[..] Though there are never any clear answers to be found in the murky world of the Kremlin, it seems obvious that Putin is becoming more worried about the possibility of a coup. The Russian leader enjoys widespread support from the Russian people, but divisions within the Kremlin are widening, over both policy and shrinking benefits for the elite. Today’s reshuffle is another signal that Putin is pushing Russia’s most powerful figures to the fringes in an attempt to safeguard himself from the threats they pose.[..]
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