Bgilman

Vladimir Putin has shown to be adept at retaining power despite dissatisfaction from the oligarchic class and has successfully deterred internal military coups. Putin has demonstrated, despite western reports indicating mental and physical decline, to be a decisive and ruthless head of state. Further Putin has been able to subvert Western sanctions and has made economic adaptations through bolstering trade ties with China as well as strengthening it’s alignment with BRICs countries. Despite facing a flurry of internal and external existential threats, as well as overseeing the invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has shown resolve and increased his staying power as head of the Russian regime.