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Russia 2018: Kremlin Countdown

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A tip sheet on Russia's March 18 presidential election delivering RFE/RL and Current Time TV news, videos, and analysis along with links to what our Russia team is watching. Compiled by RFE/RL correspondents and editors.

Russia now has 384,000 contract soldiers.

Over 17 years, Russia has brought into military use more than 300 new systems.

Turns to security matters. Syrian operation demonstrated the huge potential of the Russian military.

Says that despite all the talk about corruption, the overwhelming majority of state officials are honest and honorable people.

Says government services should also be accessible online, which will increase transparency and reduce corruption.

Says process of paying taxes should be simplified and brought online.

Says state must harshly punish crimes against business, tax evasion, misuse of state resources, etc.

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