Will the fall in Putin’s popularity trigger reform?

The blow to United Russia in the parliamentary elections means that Putin’s absolute control over Russian politics has weakened. The question now is whether this can act as a trigger for reform as Mr Putin seeks to restore his popularity. While the chances of that have certainly risen, we remain pessimistic.

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