INTERVIEW: William Partlett on what to expect from six more years of a Putin Presidency

President Putin remains in charge - so what does that mean for Russia and the world

President Putin remains in charge - so what does that mean for Russia and the world Source: Getty / Contributor

President Vladimir Putin has won Russia's election and will return to power for another six years - and he will soon overtake Josef Stalin as the country's longest-serving leader in 200 years. But what does this mean for Russia, and for the world in general? William Partlett, Associate professor of public law at The University of Melbourne has been speaking to SBS's Ewa Staszewska about what he believes the future will hold .


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