Ha, I'd rather take odds on Lukashenko "falling from a window" - I seem to remember he was reported as "seriously ill" a few weeks ago, plus if I remember Putin was pressuring him to attack Ukraine, and he refused.

Get rid of L. and Putin can install Prigo. and they will work together on Ukraine. Scary.

[–] flip@lemmy.nbsp.one 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In my opinion, Prigozhin is done. How would you envision Putin installing Prigozhin anywhere and save face?

[–] cxtinac@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah you may be right, I even hope you're right. But I don't think Putin cares about saving face in the west.

I would guess his biggest challenge would be keeping the Belorussian people in line. I know little about the country, I should probably read up!

[–] flip@lemmy.nbsp.one 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I do not think he wants to save face in the west, but within Russia itself. But who knows 🤷

[–] cxtinac@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

That's exactly right. I imagine Putin & his lackeys are very busy indeed right now. Just I would definitely not count him out like many articles seem to be.

Edit: spelling