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TexasTowelie

(115,926 posts)
Tue Sep 3, 2024, 06:35 AM Sep 3

"He's on the edge": Putin Finally Realized He's Losing Power - The Russian Dude



Kursk incursion revealed one of the most important things. Which is that the regime of Putin is not as invincible as people think it is. Regular Russian people do not unconditionally support Putin, as propaganda presents them. This was revealed as a result of the apathy of the nation, emotional impact of prolonged conflict, and government missteps. Kursk situation made local Russians realize that it's pretty much "every man for himself". And that there are still good Russians.

0:00 What's up!
1:05 The Apathy of the Nation
5:33 Emotional impact of prolonged conflict
8:39 The Government's Miscalculations
10:55 "Every Man for Himself"
14:03 There are still good Russians
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"He's on the edge": Putin Finally Realized He's Losing Power - The Russian Dude (Original Post) TexasTowelie Sep 3 OP
They have been saying this for the past 2 years. Hasn't happened yet. Srkdqltr Sep 3 #1
I know it in my heart Genevra Sep 3 #2

Genevra

(12 posts)
2. I know it in my heart
Tue Sep 3, 2024, 09:54 AM
Sep 3

That there has to be sane, rational Russians in Russia and abroad that strongly object to Putin's agenda, just as US citizens object to Trump's authoritarianism. I'm glad you let us all know that.

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