Putin the great unknown
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Vladimir Putin has become the new Russian president and could be elected to the post in Mar 2000. He has been head of Russia's counter-intelligence service and there may be advantages in having the confidence of the sercurity services. There is also concern about the role of the secret service in the explosions that hit Russian cities such as Moscow in summer 1999, and some possibility that the secret service was responsible, since it has benefited greatly from the explosions. Putin could have a respect for democracy and may not seek confrontation with the US, but there are doubts about the new president.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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Vladimir Putin, Russia's post-cold-warrior
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The new Russian president, Valdimir Putin, appears to be loyal, efficient, and able to apparently agree with his political master, and he is also powerful and popular. The war in Chechnya has popular support. Putin is physically fit, and has stated that he suports private property and free speech. He may be able to tackle lawlessness in Russia, helping economic growth by tackling corruption. He may also seek to modernize and strengthen Russia. Corruption was tolerated while he was prime minister, and many utterances recall the former Soviet Union.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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What next, President Putin?
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The new Russian president, Vladimir Putin, appears to have little concern for human rights, and has links with the old KGB in the form of former colleagues who appear close to him. He claims to have plans to tackle corruption, but it is likely to persist over the short term. He argues that he wants to strengthen Russia, and this could be positive if it involves restoring law and order. He appears to be intelligent and efficient. There is a need for land and tax reform, and for greater humanity on Chechnya. He also faces a challenge over major legal cases involving oligarchs.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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