Putins wobbly empire
https://nypost.com/2025/01/07/opinion/vladimir-putins-wobbly-empire-means-us-can-stifle-his-threats/
Boasting of past achievements, he assured Russians, “We can be rightfully proud of what has already been done,” and confidently added, “We are sure that everything will be all right.”
Reality reveals a darker forecast: Putin is now weaker than at any point in his tenure.
Over the next year, the incoming Trump administration should capitalize on this vulnerability to its fullest extent.
Today’s Russia is a far cry from the stable and prosperous nation that he once promised to create. Instead, it is an isolated country embroiled in war and plagued by systemic decay.