Posted on 03/15/2015 10:58:41 PM PDT by nickcarraway
When Vladimir Putin, Russias president, said that the assassination of Boris Nemtsov on February 27 was a provocation, it was natural to think he was implying that Putins own enemies were responsible. Such a proposition would fit with the Kremlin line that its critics aim to fracture society and overthrow Russias elected rulers.
And the provocation formula might handily be extended to other enemies of the regime, at home and abroad. Sceptics, including many in the West, are understandably inclined to see a smokescreen, and to consider Putin directly or indirectly responsible for Nemtsovs death.
Either way, the killing may further lock Putin into a confrontational posture that strengthens hardliners within, or connected to, the regime.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsweek.com ...
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