Posted on 01/23/2020 7:48:50 AM PST by Kaslin
The new political season in Russia began with serious transformations of the internal political configuration. President Vladimir Putin announced the preparation of constitutional amendments. After that, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev declared the dissolution of the government. Clarity of action and quick personnel shifts show that these decisions of the Russian leader were the result of long-term planning. Most Western experts agree that the main motivation is Putin’s desire to maintain power after 2024 when his presidency expires. However, after analyzing the dynamics of the country's domestic policy over the past ten years, it becomes obvious that the reasons for these alterations are much deeper. Putin is a classic geopolitical strategist. He sees national interest in ensuring the state's territorial integrity and returning of Russia as a great power that can play an active part in the formation of the new system of international relations. Therefore, he makes internal decisions considering the trends of the rest of the world.
The first goal is to eliminate weak elements in the system. In Russia, the traditional philosophy is that the ruler is perceived as the father of the nation, a strong and decisive person who protects the interests of the people and the image of the state in the international arena. The first post-Soviet leader, Boris Yeltsin, lost his share of the trust and respect of the population because he could not control those who were close to him and manipulated him. Over the past few years, Putin’s ratings have begun to fall. This happened not due to foreign policy, in which the president is directly involved, but to social problems. Responsibility for reforms to improve the economic situation was assigned to the government that failed to fulfill its task.
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Putin is thinkin’:
“I want H->! to be POTUS!”
The Conservative International. Stalin and his heirs couldn’t have foreseen a century later Moscow would be supporting they detested.
He’s thinking that money he gave to the Clinton Foundation in exchange for 25% of America’s Uranium reserves was money well spent.
Putin...How can I help get rid of El Trumpo.
Putin cares about Russia’s future and recognizes that he is not immortal.
When viewed in that light, some of the sudden and dramatic changes have crystal clarity.
I don’t care if you hate Putin or think he’s a murdering (still secretly communist) thug.
He puts Russia first.
Putin is thinkin’:
“Now just where in the He77 did I put those H->! emails that Trump wanted?”
If you’re blue and you don’t know where to go to
Why don’t you go where fashion sits
Putin on the Ritz
Different types of wear all day coat pants
With stripes and cut away coats for perfect fits
Putin on the Ritz
Dressed up like a million dollar trooper
Trying hard to look like Gary Cooper
Super-duper
Come lets mix where Rockerfellers
Walk with sticks or umbrellas in their mits
Putin on the Ritz
“Since 2012, Putin’s Russia has returned to a large Middle East policy, has strengthened its presence in Latin America and Africa, is now supporting conservative movements in Europe and is preparing to enhance its influence in the post-Soviet countries. This activity has a specific goal — to make Moscow one of the centers of power that will participate in determining the future architecture of the world order and the rules of the game.”
I’m still laughing!
“Putin cares about Russia’s future and recognizes that he is not immortal. He puts Russia first.”
Of course he does. The problem for the rest of the world is, to what end?
Re: returning of Russia as a great power
In 2018, the state of Texas had a higher GDP than Russia.
Financially, Russia is completely dependent on its vast natural resources.
For the last several years, most mineral and oil commodities have been in a bear market.
Because it has nuclear weapons, it will always be a superpower, but its basic standard of living is half that of the USA.
The biggest problem the Bolshekrats have with Putin, is he is not Stalin.
That should not surprise anyone.
Putin doesn't put Russia first, he puts Putin first.
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