Plunging poll numbers, a shelved agenda and a coronavirus outbreak that ranks among the worst in the world have created sudden and deep challenges for Russian President Vladimir Putin, undercutting his carefully crafted image as a 21st-century czar reclaiming a global role for his country.
Washington Times: US may benefit as grim spring undercuts Putin’s plans
Busts of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin are seen on sale among other items at a gift shop in Moscow on March 11, 2020.
