Putin is its person in charge (6)

I believe the answer is:

russia

(Other definitions for russia that I've seen before include "Country revolutionised in 1917" , "James Bond novel and film: 'From . . . . . . with Love'" , "Country bordering both Norway and China" , "US air's bad in this country" , "Sing US airs badly in the country" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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