Amid Russia’s military failures in Ukraine, there is increasing speculation that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be forced out of power. Last week, Vladimir Putin and Russia looked ready to retake Bakhmut. The first involves the Russian elite forcing Putin out of power while sabotaging any chance for him to deploy a nuclear weapon. Vladimir Putin may eventually be forced to step down as Russian leader, Boris Bondarev, a former Russian diplomat who quit over the war, told Newsweek. Sources used:Newsweek: 'Russia Admits Chances of Victory in Ukraine are Narrowing'Newsweek: 'If Russia Loses Ukraine War, This Is How Putin Will React'

Source: Washington Post March 14, 2023 22:29 UTC