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originally posted by: EternalSolace
I find myself wondering if the order to the northern fleet really came from Putin. And if they did, were the orders issued under duress...
originally posted by: armakirais
Thank you OP for putting up this thread !
I love reading all the rumors/opinions and what if's.
This is better than any soap opra!!
armakirais
originally posted by: SkepticOverlord
Several new tweets indicating someone, possibly Putin, has order the full Russian Northern Fleet to combat readiness.
The excuse is for "exercises," but the timing is rather scary.
The Kremlin understands that the overthrow of Putin could lead to chaos in Russia and its eventual disintegration, but there are also well aware that if Putin remains is fraught with even more grim scenario.
For a better understanding recommend that you read the previous post on this topic: With Putin's all right
Understanding of the seriousness of the situation, the Russian government forced to start the development of options out of the impasse. No one is seriously considering a scenario of a palace coup, it is likely just an information screen for the layman. Everyone understands the danger of such an adventure, even with the support of the United States.
Therefore developed the script of "soft" and the voluntary withdrawal of Putin as president of Russia. It is care, not revolution.
Putin will leave immediately, but by the autumn. Most likely it will happen in September, a fallback in January 2016. Ostensibly this agreement has been reached and with the United States.
Putin's departure is needed to stabilize the situation and a rapprochement with the West and Ukraine.
War with Ukraine - a stalemate for the Kremlin. The Kremlin can not win the war and can not get out of the war. Putin's departure will facilitate the solution of this problem.
Question return Crimea to Ukraine neither Putin nor his possible successors in the Kremlin is not going to even discuss.
The most likely candidate to replace Putin - Dmitry Medvedev and Sergei Sobyanin measures.
Discussed the possibility of returning to Russia, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, but without the inclusion in the government.
For the population will simulate disease Putin and the inability to perform his duties on. Putin as it will go to the hospital, and the government will temporarily Dmitry Medvedev.
This plan supports Putin himself, who is well aware that the collapse of the Russian economy is tied to him personally. If leave now, it will be possible to say that failed heirs and if Putin was healthy, nothing like this would have happened.
Security guarantees Putin reportedly ready to give the United States and Germany.
originally posted by: SkepticOverlord
Several new tweets indicating someone, possibly Putin, has order the full Russian Northern Fleet to combat readiness.
The excuse is for "exercises," but the timing is rather scary.
originally posted by: Cygnis
I do believe this entire thread, whether it turns out rumor or fact, or somewhere else entirely to be an excellent exercise in our collective skills to find, analyze, and discuses information.
If you don't like the thread, there is no one holding a gun to your head, forcing you to read this.
This isn't Russia, after all.
03/16/2015
Strategic command-staff exercise with the central bodies of military control begins at the RF from March 17 - SHOIGU
RIA Novosti
originally posted by: pl3bscheese
Imagine Putin lying unconscious for 10 days after a stroke, suddenly awakens a madman and starts giving orders which start the big one. . . .
originally posted by: shivam13
Here my speculation on this situation :
An assassination was attempted on Putin, which was successful...in a way. The bodyguard Zolotov died.
Putin might or might not be injured and went into hiding.
Now, Russians found out who were behind it and they are preparing for retaliation, for the responsible Country/Countries.
or may be Putin wanted a vacation, with no disturbance.
Its all rumor and will either be true or hoax.
originally posted by: SkepticOverlord
Well now, this is something…
Putin will leave immediately, but after a few months