A new wave of arrests awaits Russia.
Elections continue in Russia, which will likely end with the continuation of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin authorities. The latter does not abandon his plans to seize Ukraine.
The Wall Street Journal writes about this .
Putin needs complete victory for a wider confrontation with the West.
” This legitimizes Putin's legacy and his war of aggression, relegating the rest of the opposition to an even more marginalized role and allowing Putin to pursue his vision unhindered for the next six years”, — Western analysts note.
Save the economy despite sanctions
Russia is predicted to face a new wave of arrests and laws to suppress dissent and increase taxes on the rich.
Putin also plans to carry out additional mobilization to strengthen his advantage on the battlefield.
” The Russian president will likely focus on ensuring Russians live normal lives. Putin may also announce plans to spend billions of rubles to fight poverty.”, analysts write.
What problems will Putin face
Against this background, Putin may face the problem of Russians escaping abroad.
“He is probably also awaiting the election results in the United States and plans to continue a full-scale war against Ukraine for as long as necessary. Analysts are convinced that he feels that time is on his side”, the publication writes.
Putin threatens Ukraine
The other day, the Russian dictator convened the Security Council, where he accused Kyiv of trying to disrupt the presidential elections and began to threaten.
Despite this, some analysts call Putin's threats empty promises.
“More realistically, Putin may eventually begin the second wave of mobilization needed to gain an advantage on the battlefield”, they noted .
Meanwhile, Russian propagandists boasted that even insects voted in the so-called presidential elections this year.
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