Editorial: Liberation

• President Emmanuel Macron views the Russian regime as a potential 'enemy'.
• Vladimir Putin, who has been leading Russia for almost a quarter of a century, will aim to get his fifth term in what are deemed mocked democratic elections.
• Putin has eliminated all his rivals and suppressed any dissent, including the murder of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
• Putin could potentially stay in power at least until 2030, equalling the longevity of Joseph Stalin.

Conclusion: Russia, under the leadership of Putin, continues to pose a potential threat and adversary to France and other countries, particularly in the absence of true democracy.

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