Putin's grip weakens: Kremlin dissent may push peace talks
Vladimir Putin may have enemies in the Kremlin similar to Prigozhin, suggests former British armored forces commander Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon. In his opinion, the fear of a conspiracy in the Kremlin that could threaten Putin may compel the Russian leader to enter negotiations with Ukraine.
What do you need to know?
- Dissatisfaction in the Kremlin: British military officer Hamish de Bretton-Gordon points to the possibility of Putin having enemies in the Kremlin similar to Yevgeny Prigozhin.
- Obsession with security: Putin has dismissed several high-ranking generals and avoided meeting with the President of Ukraine in Istanbul due to fear of arrest by the SBU.
- Increasing isolation: The dissatisfaction among politicians in the Kremlin stems from Russia's international isolation and the state of the economy, which could lead to attempts to take power from Putin.
Can dissatisfaction in the Kremlin force Putin into negotiations?
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, in an interview with the Ukrainian Channel 24, was asked about the findings of "The Washington Post," which indicate that internal dissatisfaction is growing in Russia, similar to the situation in 2023 when the Wagner group rebellion occurred. The former British armored forces commander admitted that this is very likely.
A British military officer expressed confidence that within Moscow, including the Kremlin, there are individuals like Prigozhin who are seriously troubled by the current situation and are very likely making plans to take control of power.
What are Putin's security concerns?
The colonel noted that Vladimir Putin recently dismissed several high-ranking generals. Prigozhin's plane exploded in the sky on its way to Moscow. Putin himself is obsessed with his own security, and his protection operates under strict control.
In his opinion, Putin did not go to meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Istanbul due to concerns for his own safety. Hamish de Bretton-Gordon pointed out that he was worried intelligence agents might remove him from the location or potentially detain him. He also emphasized that Putin is considered an international criminal, facing charges from the International Criminal Court.
Will Russia's international isolation impact Putin's power?
According to the British military officer, there are politicians in the Kremlin who would gladly take power from Putin. Their dissatisfaction stems from Russia’s international isolation and the state of the economy, which is in an increasingly difficult situation due to falling oil prices.
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon argued that, given the present defense spending and oil prices, Russia is likely to deplete its financial resources rapidly. He believes this development could force Putin to pursue a ceasefire or lead to his replacement by someone within Russia.
Source: 24tv.ua
