Source: Spiegel
REUTERS
Russian President Vladmir Putin: “Death is horrible, isn’t it?”
Some like to idealize Vladimir Putin as the ideological successor to the left-wing Soviet leaders, but that’s sheer nonsense. His speeches offer clear evidence that his points of reference originate in fascism.
In order to understand Vladimir Putin, you have to listen to him. You have to read what he wants. More importantly, though, you have to see what it is that he is seeking to prevent. Often, a politician’s fears and aversions can be more telling than his or her plans and promises.
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