ASSESSMENTS
The Kremlin Wars (Special Series), Part 5: Putin Struggles for Balance
Oct 30, 2009 | 00:09 GMT

Summary
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is at a decision point. After spending a decade consolidating political and economic power, he has to choose how to deal with Russia's troubled economy. Amid tensions between the Kremlin's two powerful clans, Putin's decision could leave Russia's political structure in tatters. Editor's Note: This is the final part of a five-part series examining the Russian political clans and the coming conflict between them.
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