RE:https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/18/putin-Here's the meat of it 'At the same time, it is crystal clear Putin fears the sort of political liberalisation that might facilitate greater economic competitiveness and international investment. On the contrary, his latest proposals seek to further limit foreign influence'. Unlike the rest of the majority of the leaders around the planet, you cannot sway, intimidate, or coerce him . Yeah that's sounds really bad. Imagine if Canada had such a leader ? We would actually reach our potential and be the richest country on the planet.