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This Is How Putin Took Total Control

Friday, September 18, 2026


Vladimir Putin holds the presidency of Russia and is the supreme commander of the Russian military. Russian federal law concentrates executive authority in the presidency, which controls the military, security services, and appointment of regional governors subject to ratification by the Federation Council.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/opinion/putin-russia-parliamentary-elections.html

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