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Russia is decaying in a potent brew of absurdity and repression that is comparable to the Leonid Brezhnev-era of the Soviet Union, Oleg Orlov, one of the Russia's most respected human rights campaigners, told Reuters.
Putin made the remarks during a visit to meet Muslim representatives at the Juma Mosque in Dagestan's Derbent on Wednesday, where he was given a copy of the Quran as a gift.
One is known as 'General Armageddon', the other as 'Putin's chef'.
One is known as “General Armageddon,” the other as “Putin’s chef.” Both have a checkered past and a reputation for brutality. One launched the insurrection, the other reportedly knew about it in advance. And right now, both are nowhere to be found.
Vladimir Putin survived the greatest threat to his 23-year rule over the weekend, but questions remain over how long those within his inner circle are willing to support him.