"Even if Putin succeeds himself in the Kremlin, these elections could mark the beginning of the end of the Putin system. It has become obsolete. So far, the Russian social contract rested on the promise of stability and growing prosperity. This was supported by rising oil prices. Twelve years ago, they stood at $8 a barrel, while today's prices are 10 times higher."
from der spiegel...
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