Putin's Declining Popularity and the Future of Russia's Post-War Economy - William Spaniel

[TexasTowelie]

Sometimes the most interesting things to happen are what does not happen. Last week's Victory Day parade was notable in the press for the lack of an attack by Ukraine. However, what really should have driven the headlines is the lack of another event. Today's video explores the Immortal Regiment march, cancelled for a third year in a row, and what it implies about the Kremlin's general position in the war.

0:00 Victory Day in Russia
1:27 The Immortal Regiment March
5:02 Putin and the War "Lock-In" Fallacy
8:16 Angry Veterans Returning Home
9:33 Current Domestic Threats to the Kremlin
11:37 Fixing the Post-War Economy

[OAITW r.2.0]

1. What happens to Russia when Putin gets erased?

He's amassed incredible wealth. extracted from the Russian population. What's left of this Country when Putin is retired? I think it totally implodes. Every region for themselves.