Lara Marlowe: Putin's pact with the Russian people is fraying and his paranoia is deepening
The article discusses the diminishing tacit understanding between Vladimir Putin and the Russian people, highlighting concerns about stability and personal freedoms. It suggests that Putin's relationship with the populace is becoming increasingly strained.
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Putin's pact with the Russian people is fraying
The Russian people could enjoy stability and relative prosperity in exchange for loyalty and an absence of personal freedoms
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Who claims what
- —Putin's pact with the Russian people is fraying (per Lara Marlowe) — not independently verified
- —Putin's relationship with the populace is becoming increasingly strained (per Lara Marlowe) — not independently verified
Our assessment
If the reported claims regarding an increasingly strained social contract within Russia are accurate, businesses with exposure to the Russian market may face heightened political…
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