Why Russia’s Constitutional Changes Reveal Who Will Bear Responsibility for Putin’s Pet Projects

Russia’s swathe of constitutional changes has prompted much debate about Putin’s future, but the amendments actually revealed very little about his plans. What they do reveal, however, is the importance of Putin’s legacy – his national projects – and who will be held responsible if they fail.

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Emily Ferris

Senior Research Fellow, Russian and Eurasian Security

International Security

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