The World is Talking. Global Politics

Window on Eurasia writes: “Russian President Vladimir Putin’s characterization of his state opponents and those standing behind them as ‘the enemies of Russia' has sparked a discussion among his supporters approximately the relationship of that stint to Stalin’s notorious rhyme, ‘the enemies of the people.' Pavel Danilin, editor of the pro-Putin website Kreml.org, addressed that issue […], [and] [h]is reference should put off all who care approximately the prospects in spite of democracy and freedom in Russia.”