@anders_aslund: RT by @mikenov: I agree. Putin appears not to care less about the military’s ability to fight in Ukraine. He seems worried about a possible military revolt against his incompetence. Belousov was appointed minister of defense because he is weak & loyal to Putin. His deputies are loyal to Putin.

I agree. Putin appears not to care less about the military’s ability to fight in Ukraine.
He seems worried about a possible military revolt against his incompetence.
Belousov was appointed minister of defense because he is weak & loyal to Putin.
His deputies are loyal to Putin. https://t.co/xjlTe8heKm

— Anders Åslund (@anders_aslund) June 17, 2024