Leonid Volkov: How strong is Putin's grip on Russia?

02/25/22 • 23 min

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Stephen Sackur speaks to Leonid Volkov, a prominent figure in Russia’s anti-Putin opposition. Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine represents a gamble by the Kremlin - projecting regional supremacy will come at a high price. Just how strong is the president’s grip on Russia?

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(Photo: Iván Fischer)