Putin has re-established Russia\'s claim to world power by strengthening his autocratic rule at home, dominating or intimidating smaller independent neighbors and maintaining a pragmatic partnership with China.
Russian Policies depend on the use of oil and gas revenues, whose long-term prospects are questionable..
Putin has re-established Russia\'s claim to world power by strengthening his autocratic rule at home, dominating or intimidating smaller independent neighbors and maintaining a pragmatic partnership with China