Vladimir Putin's fifth term in office is off to a rocky start, according to his former speechwriter speaking to the Daily Express US. The Russian President's reelection in March was marred by accusations of a rigged vote, with opposition figures sidelined from challenging him. Now, as Putin begins this new tenure, doubts loom over his ability to endure the full five years.
Abbas Gallyamov, who worked closely with Putin from 2008 to 2012, paints a grim picture of the challenges ahead. He points to growing discontent among Russian elites, fueled in part by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which threatens to ignite broader anger among the populace.
Gallyamov emphasizes the precariousness of Putin's political survival, citing internal contradictions and mounting dissatisfaction. He warns that even minor conflicts, like the recent incident involving Yevgeny Prigozhin's mercenaries, could exacerbate an already volatile situation.
Prigozhin's clash with Russian military forces in June 2023 serves as a poignant example of the simmering tensions within Putin's sphere of influence. Gallyamov suggests that Putin's age, now 71, further complicates matters, potentially diminishing his capacity to manage the pressures of leadership.
As economic woes worsen and public fatigue with ongoing conflicts grows, Putin faces an uphill battle to maintain stability. Gallyamov predicts that protests will escalate, exacerbating the strain on Putin's administration and its ability to sustain the status quo.
Putin thinks he’s invincible, guess what he’s not! Sooner or later his lying and young men being forced to die in another country while exempting the elects in Moscow & St. Petersburg will eventually catch up with him. Thats not even including those military offices Generals and lower who have died simple to pursue Putins war.
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