Under Vladimir Putin's presidency, all of the following occurred EXCEPT which one?

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Russia did not end its aggressive foreign policy toward its neighbors under Putin's presidency. In fact, there were several instances where Russia invaded or annexed territories, such as Georgia in 2008 and Crimea in 2014. However, Putin did centralize power in the federal government and poverty rates remained high, with approximately 19 million Russians living in poverty in 2021.

Under Vladimir Putin's Presidency, All of the Following Occurred EXCEPT