After the Soviet Union dissolved, Russia joined with several former Soviet republics to form the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Russia in the 21st century was largely a reflection of Vladimir Putin’s ambitions; he shaped his country’s political landscape with a mix of strategic maneuvers, military aggression against Russia’s neighbors, and autocratic domestic policies.
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