Putin under siege: Kremlin unrest could force peace talks
Vladimir Putin may have enemies in the Kremlin similar to Prigozhin, suggests former British armoured forces commander Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon. In his opinion, the fear of a conspiracy in the Kremlin that could threaten Putin would compel the Russian leader to enter negotiations with Ukraine.
What do you need to know?
- Dissatisfaction in the Kremlin: British military officer Hamish de Bretton-Gordon points to the possibility of Putin having enemies in the Kremlin similar to Yevgeny Prigozhin.
- Obsession with security: Putin has dismissed several high-ranking generals and avoided meeting with the President of Ukraine in Istanbul out of fear of arrest by the SBU.
- Increasing isolation: The dissatisfaction among politicians in the Kremlin stems from Russia's international isolation and the state of the economy, which could lead to attempts to take power from Putin.
Can dissatisfaction in the Kremlin force Putin into negotiations?
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, in an interview with Ukrainian Channel 24, was asked about the findings of "The Washington Post," which indicate that internal dissatisfaction is growing in Russia similar to the situation in 2023, when the Wagner group rebellion occurred. The former British armoured forces commander admitted that it is very likely.
He said that he is sure that in Moscow, and even in the Kremlin, there are people similar to Prigozhin who are deeply concerned about what is happening. There is no doubt that they are planning to seize power.
What are Putin's security concerns?
The colonel noted that Vladimir Putin recently dismissed several high-ranking generals. Prigozhin's plane exploded in the sky on its way to Moscow. Putin himself is obsessed with his own security, and his protection operates under strict control.
In his opinion, Putin did not go to meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Istanbul due to concerns for his own safety. He feared that secret service agents would escort him out of there, or even arrest him. Putin is an international criminal, charged by the International Criminal Court, reminded Hamish de Bretton-Gordon.
Will Russia's international isolation impact Putin's power?
According to the British military officer, there are politicians in the Kremlin who would gladly take power from Putin. Their dissatisfaction stems from Russia’s international isolation and the state of the economy, which is in an increasingly difficult situation due to falling oil prices.
Considering today's defence expenditures and the current price of oil, Russia will run out of money very quickly. Hamish de Bretton-Gordon expects this will signal that Putin will either have to negotiate a ceasefire or someone in Russia will replace him.
Source: 24tv.ua
