United Russia party back in favour with no new ideas

President Vladimir Putin has indicated he needs United Russia by attending its congress for the first time since 2012

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  • No change of direction
  • Purging bad elements
  • 'Re-educating cadres'
  • New faces
  • Same policies, better executed

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