KUBINKA (Aftenposten): Which Russia will we get when Putin disappears? The answer is hardly what Norwegians think.
The Cathedral of the Armed Forces is an hour’s drive west of Moscow. The Russians have melted down German tanks and other World War II weapons to make the metal floor. The children in the red T-shirts are from Putin’s youth army. Photo: Per Kristian Aale
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Published: 22/11/2023 17:43
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Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, initiated by President Vladimir Putin, does not seem to be ending. At the same time, the losses are enormous, and the sanctions against Russia create economic trouble, which leads to growing dissatisfaction among Russians.
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Russia’s war against Ukraine appears to have no end in sight. Russian factories are spewing out more and more tanks and missiles, and civilian companies must contribute more and more to the conflict. President Vladimir Putin talks about an eternal war.
But the problems loom large for Putin. The losses in Ukraine are enormous. The sanctions create trouble for the economy. And there are signs that more Russians are dissatisfied with the war. In authoritarian regimes, upheavals tend to happen suddenly and unexpectedly.
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