Putin is flexing his power with the deaths of his opponents — but he may also be highlighting the weakness of his regime
- Vladimir Putin is racking up a string of strongman wins, including the death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny.
- But Putin’s brazen displays of power highlight the weakness of his regime, experts said.
- Going after his opponents is par for the course for Putin.
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