It is generally thought that Putin went rogue and kicked the globalists out. I heard his Christmas Message, and it did not sound like a globalist.
One of the things he said was that the West had forgotten it’s Christian roots, even equating Satanism with Christianity. Not the exact words. I can’t recall more of the speech.
Of course, he is also a master at propaganda, so keep that in mind.
I’ve long had the same impression.