published Jul 27th 2016, 1:00 am, by The Editors (Bloomberg View) — Russian President Vladimir Putin urgently needs to revive his country’s economy. His greatest obstacle will be himself. While Americans argue about the extent of Russia’s intervention in the U.S. presidential election, Putin is battling a recession at home.

“I don’t see any job or opportunities in my future.” Those words came out of the mouth of a young, high school student. Those words also introduced a man to his mission, a mission that would provide that young, disenchanted high school student down a different path, a path of