Putin Confirms Run for Fifth Term Amidst Ongoing Ukraine War

Despite the devastating war and Western sanctions, Putin's approval ratings remain high as he increases military wages and deepens ties with international partners.

• Vladimir Putin has confirmed he will run for a fifth term as Russia's president, with the election set for March 2024.
• Despite a devastating war against Ukraine, Putin's approval ratings remain high, with recent polls suggesting around 78% of Russians approve of his work.
• Russia's ongoing military campaign in Ukraine has bolstered support for Putin, with 73% of respondents in a recent survey supporting the Russian military's actions in Ukraine.
• Putin's government has increased military wages to maintain support, offering a minimum monthly wage three times the national average to those signing up.
• Western sanctions aimed at isolating the Russian economy have not succeeded in changing Russian actions in Ukraine, instead pushing Russia to deepen ties with China and other international partners.

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