The Kremlin’s difficult balancing act in preserving the political status quoWith presidential elections looming on the horizon, the Kremlin faces difficult choices about how to preserve social and economic stability without overreaching its authorityWith presidential elections looming on the horizon, the Kremlin faces difficult choices about how to preserve social and economic stability without overreaching its authority.Russian President Vladimir Putin during the meeting with the Security Council at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow. Photo: RIA NovostiHundreds of Russians took to the streets last week in central St. Petersburg to protest a controversial decision of the local authorities to hand over …read more
Source: Russia Direct
