Like a lot of people I’ve been following the news out of Russia. My popcorn was ready in case it was going to be a Swan Lake moment.
Looks like Putin cut a deal to save his skin in the short term. Notice I say “short term.”
Putin’s whole image was that of the tough guy. Turns out that when push comes to shove he’s not so tough. A tough guy would have crushed his enemies. That didn’t happen. Wagner basically got away with an armed insurrection. Putin’s rivals on the side lines have taken notice.
Nobody outside of a tight circle really knows what happened in the background. We probably never will learn exactly what went down.
If anyone won this engagement it’s Ukraine. The Russian side is in serious disarray. That can’t but help the Ukrainians.
Interesting times boys and girls.
-Sixbears
Time will tell.
ReplyDeleteWhat we witnessed was a practice in history. It took bigger monster to intimidate a monster. Both of these gentlemen are guilty of high crimes against humanity. I find it interesting that Wagner basically was marching all the way toward Moscow unopposed. Fear corrected high treason. Now we know that the Kremlin has no control over Wagner. hmmm.
ReplyDeleteHistory in the making, gentlemen.
ReplyDeleteIndeed History is being made.
ReplyDeleteLike Rome after the Goths.
You never really want to be there when History is getting made.
DeleteLOL, 6 bears do we ever really get a chance to decide that, friend?
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