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Failures in Ukraine haven't left 'cracks' in Putin's hold on power, German spy chief says, warning Russia has what it needs to wage a long war
The war in Ukraine has often seen Russia's military humiliated on the battlefield, dealing a major blow to its prestige in the eyes of the world. The conflict has also left Moscow increasingly isolated on the international stage, cementing Russian President Vladimir Putin's status as a global pariah. But Putin still maintains a strong grip on power in Russia in spite of the Kremlin's handling of the war and its myriad consequences for Russian society, according to Bruno Kahl, the head of the German Intelligence Agency (BND). The Kremlin has gone to extraordinary lengths to stifle opposition to the war in Ukraine. Putin signed a law that effectively outlawed criticism of Russia's unprovoked invasion, and high-profile critics of the war have been thrown behind bars while independent media outlets have been forced to shut down or move their operations abroad.
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