Annexation
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His 63-65% approval rating prior to the
annexation
of Crimea appeared high by Western standards, but was low compared to his previous record – and dangerously close to levels that would threaten his leadership.
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As a devout Muslim, he took a particular interest in Timbuktu, already a center of religion and learning prior to its
annexation.
The two countries are still divided on many issues, from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s future to Black Sea security and the
annexation
of Crimea.
With or without the World Cup, oil-price volatility and international sanctions imposed in response to Putin’s 2014
annexation
of Crimea will continue to darken Russia’s economic prospects and diminish ordinary Russians’ standard of living.
(That understanding was undoubtedly facilitated by Israel’s neutrality on Russia’s
annexation
of Crimea and arming of separatists in Ukraine.)
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