The Russian leader is running for a fifth term in the presidential elections.
Russians go to the polls to elect a president for the next six years.
If Vladimir Putin wins, as expected, it will be his fifth term.
Critics describe him as a ruthless dictator, while his supporters say he is the resilient leader Russia needs.
However, his policies are changing alliances and altering Moscow's ties with Europe and the United States.
There's the invasion of Ukraine, nuclear threats and a changing world order.
So will Putin define Russia's future in the years to come? And is his political vision aligned with the long-term interests of the country?
Presenter: James Bahías
Guests:
Dmitry Babich – Russian journalist with more than 30 years of experience and has covered eight Russian elections.
Anatol Lieven – Director of the Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and author of several books on Russia and its neighbors
Alexander Clackson: Founder of Global Political Insight, a London-based think tank whose research specializes in Russia and the former Soviet states.
