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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is seen in his office in the Novo-Ogaryovo residence during a videoconference meeting
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What is Putin so worried about?

There is little intrigue about the outcome of Russia's elections to the Duma (the lower house of parliament) on 17-19 September. Still, in recent months, the Kremlin has dialled up various forms of political repression against opposition figures, those connected to them and independent media. Why?

The GOP’s Musky scent
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The GOP’s Musky scent

Musk's cash splash, which makes him the largest known midterm donor, is meant to help Republicans head off a so-called “Blue Wave” of Democratic support that could cost the GOP not only the House but possibly the Senate.