# Perspective - 'Putin's goal is to prolong his power in Russia': Journalist Roman Badanin

> A journalist who has spent more than 20 years investigating Russian leader Vladimir Putin and who is recognised as perhaps Russia's finest investigative journalist has told FRANCE 24 that Putin's aim with the war in Ukraine is simply to prolong his power inside Russia.

- Published: 2026-09-29T13:33:32.131Z
- Updated: 2026-09-29T13:33:32.131Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Le Tsar en personne, Roman Badanin, The Tsar in Person, being recognised as perhaps Russia's finest investigative journalist, spending more than 20 years investigating Russian leader Vladimir Putin

## How it developed

- 2026-09-29T13:33:32.131Z - France 24 English: [Perspective - 'Putin's goal is to prolong his power in Russia': Journalist Roman Badanin](https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/perspective/20260929-putin-s-goal-is-to-prolong-his-power-in-russia-journalist-roman-badanin)

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