While the elections were a while ago, it doesn't mean that Russia's leaders still don't raise eyebrows. While Putin experienced very high approval ratings as Russia has advanced further in modernization, many Westerners have concern for the "democracy" in Russia. As Putin's term limit came in 2008, his hand-picked successor Dmitry Medvedev was elected and soon made Putin the Prime Minister. After an election where accusations of voters being bribed and threatened to vote for Medvedev, many still question who's running the show. But if you like a good puppet show, maybe it isn't a bad thing.
Moreover, with the Forum's first cartoon, I would like to announce that a cartoonist has joined the staff (obviously) and cartoons will now be coming and going.
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