Don’t mention the war: Russia’s internal tensions
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The Economist
4.3 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 1 January 2025
⏱️ 25 minutes
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There is no simplistic split of sentiment about Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. But what most Russians want is a return to normal that now seems impossible. Our The World Ahead series continues with a look at what is to come in British politics (9:16). And the delicate business of handing out nicknames—for people and for brands (17:30).
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