Russian President Vladimir Putin’s call-in show and news conference: War in Ukraine will continue until Russia achieves goals

stand for reelection in March, keeping the door open for what could be another 6-year term. The announcement of his intent to run again was made calmly and without fanfare, another indicator that Putin feels he is firmly in control of his country. Despite the hardships his people currently face, and the international outrage at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the president remains confident in his power and his ability to rally his citizens to maintain his grip on power.