Is Vladimir Putin a fascist?

A growing number of Russian analysts, in Russia and abroad, have taken to calling Vladimir Putin's regime "fascist." And they don't use the term casually or as a form of opprobrium. They mean that Putin's Russia genuinely resembles Mussolini's Italy or Hitler's Germany. read more

Opinion Vladimir Putin Russia A growing number of Russian analysts, in Russia and abroad, have taken to calling Vladimir Putin's regime "fascist." And they don't use the term casually or as a form of opprobrium. read more

(Putin, who took up hockey in late middle age, scored an improbable eight goals last week, in a game with former professional hockey stars.) In the end, whether Russia in 2015 really has transformed into a Fascist state, or is breaking new ground in the area of oppressive totalitarianism is a question for academics. read more

To answer the question - According to the definition you have given, yes, Putin is a modern fascist leader and his regime is such by extension as well. read more