Putin makes sweeping changes to Russian government

Jan. 16, 2020 International

During President Putin’s annual address, he announced term limits for future presidents (not including himself) and more power for Parliament. Right after that, the entire Russian government resigned.

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Guest:

Andrew S. Weiss - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace - @andrewsweiss

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski

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