But will Putin allow being voted out? Will his EGO let him step aside without a win? Will he continue encroaching on the western line & warring with Ukraine until he is stopped? Is there a worry he’ll get more help (NK/China)-what could Putin negotiate? Isn’t Russia experiencing a War Economy now?
Prune60‼️ Russia: Moscow Mayor “Sobyanin predicted the collapse of Russia if it switches to a "war economy." Note: This was referencing an interview with TASS (Russian State Media) leading into an “election” in September. So… ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/05/s...