# Journalist Roman Badanin: Putin’s goal is to prolong his power in Russia

https://mins.news/en/video/78631

- France 24 English, 2026-09-29 12:47 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK3BTv47zV0

> Investigative journalist Roman Badanin told FRANCE 24 that he believes Vladimir Putin’s aim in waging the war in Ukraine is simply to extend his hold on power in Russia. In a newly published book examining Putin’s mindset, Badanin portrays him as acting like a gang member.

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