The main issue is that given the current power structure in Russia, Putin cannot have a real heir apparent. If there’s someone that everyone expects to take power after Putin, he has to get rid of them because they pose an intolerable threat. As a result, there is no such person. There are probably dozens of people who could take power after he’s gone, but it’s uncertain who will come out on top.
Amid all that chaos, whether one person will be able to exert power overall all of current Russian territory is also anyone’s guess. If the answer is no, then the current version of Russia will break apart.
Oh and there are tons of nukes in the mix here too .
Won’t say it can’t happen as it has happened twice in 20th century but let’s not get all moist on all this hopium.
The main issue is that given the current power structure in Russia, Putin cannot have a real heir apparent. If there’s someone that everyone expects to take power after Putin, he has to get rid of them because they pose an intolerable threat. As a result, there is no such person. There are probably dozens of people who could take power after he’s gone, but it’s uncertain who will come out on top.
Amid all that chaos, whether one person will be able to exert power overall all of current Russian territory is also anyone’s guess. If the answer is no, then the current version of Russia will break apart.
Oh and there are tons of nukes in the mix here too .