"Closer to the people": Putin is trying hard to strengthen his authority after the rebellion - CNN
During the pandemic he was in almost complete isolation. And when he appeared, he usually sat at a huge table, far from people around, " - the message reads. The source also noted that on the last weekend, dictator Vladimir Putin faced one of the most serious challenges in his political career, which has attracted considerable attention to his leadership and authorities.
Currently, the Kremlin is actively working on strengthening the authority of President Putin by holding meetings and public events aimed at emphasizing the unity and solidarity of the state and the army under its leadership. After the rebellion, Putin appeared several times in public, including a trip to Dagestan on Wednesday. Russian propaganda showed a video on which he was greeted by "supporters" on the streets of Derbent.
Subsequently, Putin stated that he was fully confident in a positive response to his visit in Dagestan and throughout the country, and had no doubt about it. We will remind, on June 29 it was reported that the truce between Prigogin and Putin began to fall apart. The activities of the Wagnerians in Africa are still flourishing, as journalists noted. Work in African countries for Prigogine can be more attractive than life in Belarus.