Does Ukraine Mean Vladimir Putin’s Fate Is Sealed?
Putin is making risky moves in Ukraine because they are his best option to buy the time to stay in power.
Putin is making risky moves in Ukraine because they are his best option to buy the time to stay in power.
In less than six months, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war of choice has had catastrophic consequences — for Russia itself.
Though there has been a significant global increase in focus on Ukraine since the 2022 invasion by Russian forces, AFPC has been deeply invested in Ukrainian affairs for years, as displayed throughout the following images.
As the Ukraine war drags on, the case for a new Russian leader becomes increasingly compelling.
This history begs the question: What level of risk on the part of current Russian President Vladimir Putin is acceptable to the elites whose collective support is central to his continued rule?