Putin's grip on power is weaker than it appears, an opposition activist tells NPR

If the Russian president continues to burn through his reserves of oil and gas money, ordinary people will become a threat to his power, according to one outspoken activist.

Putin's grip on power is weaker than it appears, an opposition activist tells NPR
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits a factory on Thursday.

If the Russian president continues to burn through his reserves of oil and gas money, ordinary people will become a threat to his power, according to one outspoken activist.

(Image credit: Ramil Sitdikov)

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