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Putin Tops Forbes’ Most Powerful People List

Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again topped Forbes’ list of the world’s Most Powerful People, beating many of his counterparts to the top spot for the third year in the running.

...The Russian president continues to be one of the most talked-about figures of the modern political setting. President Putin’s politics may not find favor with much of the West, but his approval ratings soared to a whopping 89% this June.