Anonymous former Russian official: Putin's grip on power is weakening as decay accelerates
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The Economist
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Summary
A former senior Russian official, writing anonymously, argues that Vladimir Putin's grip on power is weakening as Russia faces a strategic dead-end. The article notes a linguistic shift among senior officials, regional governors, and businessmen who have stopped using the first-person plural ("we") when discussing government actions, signaling growing detachment and decay. The author contends that every move Putin makes to preserve power only accelerates the country's decline.
Key quotes
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They have stopped using the first-person plural when talking about the actions of authorities in the country.
His every move to preserve power accelerates decay.
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