In Moscow's Shadows 97: Where Are They Now?
In Moscow's Shadows
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Putin's Decline Is a Sign of a Generational Shift
Bontnikov's relatively low profile is not just simply being a sign of an aging man who's not really up to the job, but also as a part of transition. There is a point where he can't truly rely on his fellow Septogenarians to run everything. In the main, these are people who don't necessarily have a really emotional commitment to the struggle with the West. They are essentially going to be much more pragmatic, self-interested kleptocrats.
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