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Russian elections ended in victory for Vladimir Putin this Sunday, who will now serve his fourth presidential term since 2000. As Western governments continue to push the deterioration of relations with Russia, what are the political stakes for the Russian government in what is likely Putin’s last term? How does the poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal, and the immediate push to blame Russia, factor into the possibility of armed conflict? We are joined by Brian Becker, host of Loud and Clear on Radio Sputnik and National Coordinator for the ANSWER Coalition, to discuss the increasingly tense situation between Russia and Western powers.Israel makes a move to officially define the country as a Jewish nation-state. The bill that has been known as “Zionism’s flagship bill” has been fast-tracked for approval by the Knesset. It would enshrine Israel officially as an Apartheid state. This comes on the heels of legislation revoking the residency rights of Palestinians who engage in so-called “anti-Israel activities.