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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Harry Thompson

What is the Kremlin in Russia as murderous Putin marks 23 years in power

Vladimir Putin is at the centre of everything in world politics at the moment, with his name and face plastered across every media outlet in the world.

But as Russia’s war in Ukraine rages on, it is important to remember just that - that Putin is not Russia, instead there is a complex political system in place.

Critics have drawn attention to Putin's apparent solo decision-making, with the 69-year-old seen in the eyes of the world as a would-be dictator with a massive army and a despotic thirst for glory.

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