Does the year of the snake spell trouble for Russia in 2025?
The third year of Russia's war with Ukraine is beginning, and it remains uncertain how the conflict will conclude. Journalists from the Finnish newspaper "Iltalehti" suggest a turning point will occur in 2025. They base this prediction on a Chinese omen perceived as unfavorable for Russians. Why might the Year of the Snake be transformative?
Experts are unable to predict how the war between Russia and Ukraine will end. Some believe that a turning point could come with Donald Trump's return to power in the United States.
The Finns have extended their speculation by examining Chinese historical omens. Journalists from "Iltalehti," as reported by "Super Express," have analyzed the traditional Chinese calendar. The Year of the Snake, commencing on January 29, has historically been inauspicious for Russians.
The year 2025, according to the Chinese calendar, is the Year of the Snake. Whether by coincidence or not, it has often spelled disaster for Finland's eastern neighbor in the past, said Finnish commentators, as quoted by "Super Express."
does the Chinese Year of the Snake indicate the end of Putin? Finnish journalists speculate
Journalists from "Iltalehti" have highlighted numerous adverse events for Russia that occurred during the Year of the Snake. In 1881, Alexander II was assassinated, while Russian revolutions took place in 1905 and 1907.
In 1941, Nazi Germany attacked the Soviet Union, and in 1953, Joseph Stalin died. Similarly, revolutionary changes happened in 1989, when the Eastern European communist bloc disintegrated.
Finnish commentators question whether 2025 might also be an unfavorable and transformative year from Russia's perspective. They suggest that significant global changes might occur with Donald Trump’s potential re-election as President of the United States.
They further note that Vladimir Putin should be cautious not only due to the upcoming Year of the Snake. Journalists from "Iltalehti" remind us that public dissatisfaction is increasing in Russia due to a decline in living standards.
