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Intelligence Squared
Putin's Shrinking Circle: Russia after Prigozhin
Oct 1, 2023
Yevgeny Prigozhin's recent death means Putin is losing powerful allies. Mark Galeotti discusses Putin's shrinking circle and the flaws in his leadership. They explore the stability of the Russian economy and public sentiment. Discussing Putin's mentality and potential regrets regarding the invasion of Ukraine.
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- The recent death of Yevgeny Prigozhin reveals a loss of powerful allies and military support for Putin, potentially impacting his control over Russia's military agenda.
- Ukrainian missile strikes and Western intelligence could demoralize Russian ground forces, affecting morale and coordination in the ongoing war.
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The impact of the Progosion mutiny on Putin's leadership
The Progosion mutiny revealed underlying processes and pressures that are shaping and distorting Putin's regime. It showed a failure of Putin's leadership, as he allowed dangerous rivalries to escalate and did not intervene to resolve them. The security forces also did not actively oppose the mutiny, indicating a lack of confidence in Putin's leadership. Putin's denouncement and subsequent deal with Progosion, followed by his betrayal and killing, highlighted a break in his pattern of loyalty, which could signal a loss of control.
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