OPINION: Putin’s regime collapse is largely wishful thinking by Western observers and media
"Varney & Co." welcomes former Defense Intelligence Officer Rebekah Koffler as she discusses the missile attack in Poland and Putin's strategy in Ukraine.enters its 10th month with no sign of a decisive victory by either side, Western observers are focusing on the poor performance of the Russian military, the domestic problems plaguing Russia and the purported weakening of Putin’s hold on power.
The current level of dissent among the Russian people is unlikely to reach a critical mass that would result in a popular uprising. Fear is a factor. The Russian government is known for brutal suppression of dissent, dating back to Soviet days. There is also no genuine process for replacing the regime with a better one.
Putin’s circle is extremely small, consisting of trusted former colleagues from his KGB days and his days as a top official in St. Petersburg. These loyal apparatchiks enjoy a far better life being within Putin’s orbit thancould ever offer to them in America, if exfiltrated from Russia, in exchange for being a spy for the U.S. government. The risks are immeasurably high if exposed, such as person would be eliminated quickly.
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