• jonirenicus2
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    2 years ago

    I wonder if theres a bookie who specialises in the untimely demise of Putin-affiliate people - then I wonder what Prigozhin’s odds are.

    • cxtinac@sh.itjust.worksOP
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      2 years ago

      Ha, I’d rather take odds on Lukashenko “falling from a window” - I seem to remember he was reported as “seriously ill” a few weeks ago, plus if I remember Putin was pressuring him to attack Ukraine, and he refused.

      Get rid of L. and Putin can install Prigo. and they will work together on Ukraine. Scary.

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        2 years ago

        In my opinion, Prigozhin is done. How would you envision Putin installing Prigozhin anywhere and save face?

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          2 years ago

          Yeah you may be right, I even hope you’re right. But I don’t think Putin cares about saving face in the west.

          I would guess his biggest challenge would be keeping the Belorussian people in line. I know little about the country, I should probably read up!

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            2 years ago

            I do not think he wants to save face in the west, but within Russia itself. But who knows 🤷

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              2 years ago

              That’s exactly right. I imagine Putin & his lackeys are very busy indeed right now. Just I would definitely not count him out like many articles seem to be.

              Edit: spelling