Vladimir Putin is Surprisingly Popular. Here's Why
Simon Whistler • July 24, 2025
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Why does Putin still enjoy sky-high approval after decades of war, repression, and economic hardship? This video unpacks how he built—and is now breaking—Russia’s most powerful political machine.