In his first speech since returning to the Russian presidency, Vladimir Putin underlined the need to shift towards a more liberal economic policy. We have been here before, of course, and we remain sceptical on the likelihood of actual reform. But nevertheless, it would be unwise to dismiss the prospect altogether. With this in mind, we have put together a list of three key areas for reform, which, if addressed, might suggest that talk of Putin 2.0 is more than just words.
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