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War veterans in Russia's parliament may soon challenge Putin's rule
Vladimir Putin hopes that war veterans elected to Russia's State Duma will serve as political supporters, but they could end up embarrassing him. Many veterans will return angry and betrayed after fighting a bitter war, finding promises of jobs and education empty. Those in parliament will face a choice: toe the party line or champion soldiers' interests, potentially defying the Kremlin.
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