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March 23, 2013

Putin's Henchmen on a Rampage

Brian Whitmore, Power Vertical

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The main components of Vladimir Putin's power vertical are untouchable no more. The government, the prime minister, the Defense Ministry, the State Duma, and the ruling United Russia party have all been subject to withering attacks in recent months.

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