Putin: The ‘Lonely’ Leader Bent on Restoring Russian Power

Despite Russia’s crisis-hit economy, approval ratings for President Vladimir Putin are near record highs. Western sanctions against Moscow have failed to curb Russian interference in Ukraine. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, Putin analysts say the former spy is determined to restore Russia to what he sees as its rightful place in the world - by any means available.

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