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The Inquiry: What does Putin want?

What does Putin want?

02/07/2020 GMT

BBC World Service - The Inquiry, What does Putin want?

As he looks to extend his reign as Russian leader, what motivates President Putin?

As he tries to extend his reign as Russian leader, President Putin wants to continue his objectives: Stability at home, respect abroad and power maintained for his inner circle.

President Vladimir Putin has been in power for 20 years. The Russian people have been voting on a change to the constitution that could keep him in the Kremlin until 2036.  While world leaders and opponents struggle to second guess him, some objectives appear to be clear: stability at home, respect abroad and power maintained for his inner circle. 

Presented by Charmaine Cozier

(President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, February 2020. Credit: Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images)

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