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Outcome of War Connected to Putin's Existential Status

Sunday, 8th October 2023, 17:09
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"If Ukraine prevail, if Ukraine win the war... Putin cannot be in charge. There is no way you will have an outcome where Ukraine prevail and Putin still rules in Russia."

Introduction

Hello team! In this video, I discuss how Putin's existence is inextricably linked to the outcome of the war in Ukraine, unlike Russia as a country. If Ukraine prevails, Putin cannot remain in power.

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Putin's wealth and corruption

Putin is deeply mired in corruption in Russia, which is a kleptocracy. He is arguably the richest person on Earth, with his wealth hidden through family members and associates who suddenly have billions of dollars without having worked for it. This level of wealth accumulation is not seen in leaders of other countries like the US or UK.

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Consequences of losing power

If Putin is ousted, he will likely end up in prison or dead due to his involvement in corruption. Dictators rarely have a peaceful transfer of power or a comfortable retirement. They often change rules to stay in power because they know the consequences of losing it.

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The "Putin Paradox"

The better Ukraine does in the war, the more likely it is that Putin will do something extreme or irrational to avoid losing power and facing the consequences. This is because his fate is tied to the outcome of the war, unlike Russia as a country or even Zelensky to an extent.

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Irrational actors and power vacuums

People often assume that others, including leaders, are rational actors, but emotions and self-preservation can lead to irrational decisions. Putin has also created a power vacuum by eliminating potential threats to his rule, surrounding himself with less competent people who are not a threat. This may result in fewer checks and balances to prevent him from making an extreme decision.

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Wrap up

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Steps: Identify the main topic of the video: Putin's existence is connected to the outcome of the war in Ukraine Extract key points related to the main topic: If Russia loses the war, it will continue to exist but Putin cannot remain in power Putin is deeply involved in corruption in Russia and is arguably the richest person on Earth If Putin is ousted, he will likely end up in prison or dead The better Ukraine does in the war, the more likely Putin is to do something extreme to avoid losing power Identify any secondary points or tangents: Comparison of Putin's wealth to other world leaders The "Putin Paradox" - the idea that Putin is more likely to do something irrational the more likely it seems Ukraine will win Discussion of rational actors and economics Putin's removal of potential threats to his power, leaving a power vacuum Organize the summary with an introduction, key points, and a conclusion Select a key quote that encapsulates the main idea of the video Review for clarity, accuracy and British English

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