But as I showed, her claim that 'no one gets hurt' is debunked by Fox News itself, her entire premise is false.
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Putin in a 'heightened emotional state' and 'bordering on euphoria' following failed Wagner mutiny, Russia analyst says
Alia Shoaib Jul 1, 2023
https://www.businessinsider.com/put...l-state-following-failed-wagner-mutiny-2023-7
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a government meeting on tourism development in Russia via a video link from Saint Petersburg on May 2, 2023.
MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in a "heightened emotional state" following the failed mutiny from the mercenary Wagner Group, a Russia analyst said.
The short-lived rebellion led by Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin involved his troops marching toward Moscow before ultimately turning around to avoid bloodshed.
The rebellion, although ultimately a failure, was the most overt challenge Putin has ever faced and has ultimately weakened him, experts say.
Now, the Russian leader has appeared to be embarking on damage control following the mutiny.
Putin appeared in public for the first time on Wednesday night during a rare walkabout in Dagestan and was photographed taking selfies, shaking hands, and even kissing a member of the public – an unusual move from the president, who is a famous germaphobe.
"Recently, his public appearances have depicted an inexplicable joy bordering on euphoria, a stark departure from his usual demeanor," said Stanovaya.
She believes his handlers wanted to create a perceived atmosphere of Russia's affection for the embattled 70-year-old leader.
"This could be connected to the narrative his entourage has crafted, emphasizing the universal support he receives from the elites and the immense love he enjoys from the people," she said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin kisses a participant of a meeting in a street in Derbent in the southern region of Dagestan, Russia, June 28, 2023.
Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Kremlin via REUTERS
"What distinguishes the current situation is Putin's progressive loss of initiative in dealing with domestic issues," Tatiana Stanovaya, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, said on Twitter. "His heightened emotional state makes him more susceptible to manipulation.
"We appear to be observing a new phase in Putin's regime, where his entourage is becoming more actively involved in shaping its trajectory."
Previously, Putin became extremely isolated during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, which experts say led to him surrounding himself with a small circle of aides who fed him false information tailored to suit his prejudices.
Putin in a 'heightened emotional state' and 'bordering on euphoria' following failed Wagner mutiny, Russia analyst says
Alia Shoaib Jul 1, 2023
https://www.businessinsider.com/put...l-state-following-failed-wagner-mutiny-2023-7
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a government meeting on tourism development in Russia via a video link from Saint Petersburg on May 2, 2023.
MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images
- Vladimir Putin is in a "heightened emotional state" following the Wagner mutiny, a Russia expert says.
- It makes him susceptible to manipulation, and his entourage is gaining power, said Tatiana Stanovaya.
- The mutiny, although short-lived, appears to have weakened the Russian president.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in a "heightened emotional state" following the failed mutiny from the mercenary Wagner Group, a Russia analyst said.
The short-lived rebellion led by Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin involved his troops marching toward Moscow before ultimately turning around to avoid bloodshed.
The rebellion, although ultimately a failure, was the most overt challenge Putin has ever faced and has ultimately weakened him, experts say.
Now, the Russian leader has appeared to be embarking on damage control following the mutiny.
Putin appeared in public for the first time on Wednesday night during a rare walkabout in Dagestan and was photographed taking selfies, shaking hands, and even kissing a member of the public – an unusual move from the president, who is a famous germaphobe.
"Recently, his public appearances have depicted an inexplicable joy bordering on euphoria, a stark departure from his usual demeanor," said Stanovaya.
She believes his handlers wanted to create a perceived atmosphere of Russia's affection for the embattled 70-year-old leader.
"This could be connected to the narrative his entourage has crafted, emphasizing the universal support he receives from the elites and the immense love he enjoys from the people," she said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin kisses a participant of a meeting in a street in Derbent in the southern region of Dagestan, Russia, June 28, 2023.
Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Kremlin via REUTERS
"What distinguishes the current situation is Putin's progressive loss of initiative in dealing with domestic issues," Tatiana Stanovaya, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, said on Twitter. "His heightened emotional state makes him more susceptible to manipulation.
"We appear to be observing a new phase in Putin's regime, where his entourage is becoming more actively involved in shaping its trajectory."
Previously, Putin became extremely isolated during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, which experts say led to him surrounding himself with a small circle of aides who fed him false information tailored to suit his prejudices.
LOL.
Joe Biden leveraged $1 billion in aid to persuade Ukraine to oust its top prosecutor, Viktor Shokin, in March 2016.
He’s on tape bragging about it.
Bumbling criminal.
Yes. You are insane.
wHeN iS YoUr NeXt BoOsTeR?????
You repeat every single lie that Trump tells you, so Ron Johnson, MAGAtard was in on the corruption along with UN, IMF and EU?
A letter dated February 12, 2016, in which Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH), Ron Johnson (R-WI), and Mark Kirk (R-IL), along with several Democratic senators, called for Ukraine’s then-president to “press ahead with urgent reforms to the Prosecutor General’s office and judiciary.” Four days later, Shokin resigned (although he didn’t officially leave until the following month when Ukraine’s Parliament voted him out).
The reality is that the Obama administration — as well as many other Western European officials — wanted the prosecutor, a man named Viktor Shokin, removed because he was believed to be trying to stymie anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine. In other words, if anything, Biden’s efforts could have put his son in more legal jeopardy, not less.
https://www.vox.com/2019/10/3/20896869/trump-biden-ukraine-2016-letter-portman-johnson
Clearly excess pineapple. Likely other wrong toppings.
Even a video of the corrupt Pedo hair sniffing pant shitting election stealing grifter defending his pedo crackhead felon brothers widow fucking son from picking up bags of cash in the most fucked up place in Europe isn’t enough evidence for stupid LIbtards to convince them their messiah is an admitted criminal racketeering Pedo .
AGAIN, and what? That was official US policy endorsed by Republicans to get the prosecutor fired who was not doing any investigations.
Next time try actual research instead of repeating crappy lies.