The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States is this week’s main news story, not only in America but also in domestic Russian politics. Though all eyes on that day were fixed on Trump, it is telling that he also became the subject of intense discussions in this country, ranging from political circles to ordinary kitchen conversations. This is no anomaly — it is entirely logical.
Russia and the Trump Doctrine: Adapting to the ‘Rules of the Strong’ The Kommersant columnist outlines what Donald Trump’s return means for Russia and the world
By Sergey Strokan