“More likely Putin doesn’t survive to the end of the year.”
I don’t know, Putin’s survived quite long, and now he’s actually doing what most of his opponents have been wanting - which was stepping up the game in Ukraine.
I dont think his opponents approve of the incompetence shown and the losses in men and material he has let his generals incur. I dont think his country and government will stand for a mobilization. Putin dug his own grave with his invasion.