[annalex]

I think a coup in Moscow is very likely these days. Here are some Russian sources, with pictures: Internet rumor: Putin gone, Medvedev takes over

[cynwoody]

When your political career is stalled against a steel ceiling, all you need for that final break-thru is a tiny does of ²¹⁰Po.

[redgolum]

I would expect the Medvedev would be on Putin’s side, not on the side of the coup.

Though to be honest, maybe that is why it has happened. He was a place holder, and expected to step aside. Medvedev might not have wanted to do so.