President Vladimir Putin has held an iron grip on Russian politics for the past two decades. However, the recent arrest of Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's fiercest critic, has sparked new mass protests against the government. Today, join the Global Current as Analysts Kasia Kostraba and Jackie Ballard break down the current state of Russian politics, the protesters' demands, and international implications of Russian upheaval. Before our discussion, News Briefer Shweta Parthasarathy updates us on pressing news around the world. 

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Executive Producer - Jarrett Dang

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