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by mrguyorama 1043 days ago
You're forgetting literally the most important parts: Putin wants to be remembered as a unifier of Russia.
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NicoJuicy 1042 days ago
I don't think he really cares. Sure, he would like that.

But if he needs to choose between his "moral code" and his big fat palace.

The palace wins

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WeylandYutani 1043 days ago
The Russian elite doesn't give a shit about their country. They just want to milk it dry and enjoy Western lifestyle.
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