I think Putin knows his silence will let his enemies control the narrative. He has to set the scene so that it’s not set for him. That said the fact he’s had to do it at all betrays a vulnerability. (View Post)

I suspect, unless Putin wins absolutely and crushes the dissent totally, this is probably going to be the beginning of the end of the war in Ukraine. Exactly what will happen is difficult to work out… (View Post)

If Wagner are able to advance so quickly, doesnt this suggest some form of military acquiescence? If I were the military bods right now, would I even have the resources or the will to suppress a coup… (View Post)

Are you that guy who used to work for Saddam? (View Post)

Yep, he’s gone full-coup. (View Post)