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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

So I guess this is the right place to discuss the implications of the Ivan Golunov case?
https://www.theatlantic.com/internat...r-myth/591469/
That case and other similar incidents have some wondering if Putin's hold on power is slipping.
thoughts?

Gudkov lives in his own make belief world, but the bulk of the article is correct.


If I were to use an analogy (which is not entirely correct but serves the task of illustrating the point) we have a quasi feudal system, where different groups (and even different levels within the same group) operate under the own agenda and understanding of the greater Russian interests, without much cooperation (ie my vassal's vassal is not my vassal - you do not really know what subordinates of your subordinate are doing).
This leads for example to FSB backed hackers leaking Medvedev's emails, amongst many other things.