U.S. debate, Vladimir Putin, African art: Here's what you need to know. nytimes.com Thursday, Oct 1, 2020 | View in browser Supported by Good morning. We’re covering reactions to the chaotic U.S. presidential debate , the virus-free bubble protecting President Vladimir Putin of Russia and how an Austrian ski resort became a superspreader. By Carole Landry President Vladimir Putin of Russia conducting a meeting by video link from his residence