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Regina Smyth

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russia’s cabinet resigns and it’s all part of putin’s plan

Russia’s Cabinet Resigns and It’s All Part of Putin’s Plan

Russia's cabinet resigned Wednesday, and it looked like an unexpected move. But a Russia scholar says it is part of a plan by leader Vladimir Putin to maintain power after he leaves office.