Putin's Patriots
As Russia faces growing international isolation, loyalists within the 30 million-strong Russian diaspora are dedicated to defending, supporting and promoting Putin overseas. Vladimir Putin has made it clear that he wants Russia to reclaim its former glory: across the globe, Russians echo his sentiment, shutting down critics of the Kremlin. From jeering newspaper articles, to counter-protestors staring down protestors who condemn the jailing of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Putin's international supporters are a force to be reckoned with.
Release Date: 2021-02-16
Official website: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-15/four-corners-putin-russia-influence/13139628
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin