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10 July 2018



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Russia’s new government shows tensions beneath the surface
It has become clear that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reelection means another term in office for Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and his government. To some, the lack of new faces shows the regime is headed for a period of inertia and stagnation. This view is understandable, but it is wrong.

Dr. Svyatoslav Kaspe
Six years ago, Mr. Medvedev’s obedient step down from the presidency to the premiership was seen as a sign of weakness and servility. But by holding down the job throughout Vladimir Putin’s next six-year term, Mr. Medvedev saw proof that the Russian president would keep his promises in return for loyalty.
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