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Rumours of a coup in Russia: What does this really say about the Putin regime?
Ben Noble questions the extent of political stability in Russia
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Russian Parliamentary Jostling in a Time of Pandemic
Ben Noble has spotted several signs of a «new normal» in the Russian Duma this year, with rumours now hinting at early parliamentary elections
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Putin’s six tasks
Ben Noble looks at the six objectives underpinning the Russian president’s fresh push for social reform and constitutional change
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Putin’s constitutional reform
Ben Noble on how Putin hasn’t yet nailed down precisely what will happen in 2024
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Volodin’s Duma: Cabinet 2.0
Ben Noble on the evolution of the Duma’s relationship with the executive under the leadership of Mr Volodin