RE: Putin Removed from Power4 Mar 2022 09:37
Putin Removed from Power:
Putin removed from power? it's possible. Well, perhaps Putin pursues a disastrous war. Thousands of Russian soldiers die. The economic sanctions bite. Putin loses popular support. Perhaps there is the threat of popular revolution. He uses Russia's internal security forces to suppress that opposition. But this turns sour and enough members of Russia's military, political and economic elite turn against him. The West makes clear that if Putin goes and is replaced by a more moderate leader, then Russia will see the lifting of some sanctions and a restoration of normal diplomatic relations. There is a bloody palace coup and Putin is out. Again, this may not seem likely right now. But it may not be implausible if the people who have benefited from Putin no longer believe he can defend their interests.