But I do think you're right. It showed that Vladimir Putin had this big weakness and it showed it to the rest of the world. That's what he did not like. I still think he is going to be able to hold this thing together because of the depth of his ownership of people throughout the government in the Federation. you know, is it. I don't see a big coup. I don't see any of that. Because he has this security state, this apparatus that's designed to protect the state from the people. (30:51–31:01)
CLAIM
Asserts that Putin can maintain control due to his influence over the government.
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