The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 15th, 2025: Is Vladimir Putin losing his grip on power?
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Jul 15, 2025 Exploring whether Vladimir Putin is losing control, the discussion reveals unsettling signs of instability in Russia. Mysterious deaths and dismissed billionaires hint at a regime under pressure, while dissent grows among both elites and regular citizens. Former allies are distancing themselves, and protests are on the rise, challenging the illusion of support for Putin. The podcast also examines the shifting political landscape in neighboring regions and the struggles faced by the Russian military, painting a picture of an increasingly precarious power structure.
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Mysterious Deaths in Kremlin
- Roman Starvoit, Russia's transport minister, was dismissed and found dead with a bullet wound hours later.
- His death followed a pattern of mysterious deaths among Kremlin officials under suspicious circumstances.
Billionaire Detained Over Assets
- Billionaire Konstantin Strukhov was detained trying to leave Russia and had his assets seized.
- This signals Kremlin's push to regain control over strategic assets like gold mining operations.
Fragile Wartime Economy
- Russia's economy appears stable on paper but is fragile and cannibalizing itself to fund the war.
- Financial reserves have dropped drastically, risking depletion by 2026 if the conflict continues.