Putin has big problems and not just on the front - The New York Times
According to the newspaper, Russian military aircraft are crashed, not even reaching Ukraine's airspace, and drones explode over the Kremlin. In addition, the battle for Bakhmut, which in the Russian Federation was hoped to submit as a victorious and raise the morale of soldiers, was a failure, and after the loss the Russians retreat under pressure from the Armed Forces.
In addition, journalists are convinced that Putin's problems go far beyond the battlefield, as he should create a full control and confidence around him, and doing so is becoming more difficult. "Putin tries to create an atmosphere of competence and confidence to his public and the Russian elite.
However, dysfunction, strife and tension can be incorrectly interpreted as a signal that Putin will face political constraints in" Everything will be limited by economic problems, military-industrial potential and inept management on the battlefield, "the newspaper reads. By the way, on May 16, the head of GUR Kirill Budanov stated that the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin was not long.
In addition to having problems with drug addiction, the Kremlin dictator can soon be eliminated. We will remind, the head of the GUR Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Kirill Budanov in an interview, published on May 16, acknowledged that Ukrainian intelligence involved in the extortion of media persons in the Russian Federation. At the same time, he did not specify the names.