• cayde6ml@lemmygrad.ml
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      3 days ago

      Why would Putin want to assassinate the one person that could end this bullshit, dangerous war?

      You neoliberal bootlickers have no capacity for thought.

      • Eiren (she/her)@lemmygrad.ml
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        I actually do think Putin would assassinate Zelensky if that would accomplish anything for him, and that he doesn’t want the war to end before he’s secured everything of relevance in the Ukraine. However, he doesn’t actually stand to gain anything from Zelensky’s death, as the man is a replaceable figurehead and has gotten in the way (of fascist factions) more than his potential replacements might.

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          I think you’re right. Though I do think that Putin is smarter than most people give him credit for, and I feel like ironically he might protect Zelenskyy to an extent, since no matter how Zelenskyy would die, Putin would be blamed.

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            I actually do imagine the reason the west haven’t assassinated him is probably, to some extent, that Putin is taking steps to ensure Zelenskyy’s personal safety.

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          Zelensky would probably be replaced by someone much more moderate on Russia even if assassinated by Putin in broad daylight at this point.

          That being said, he’s also a sucker who is getting on the bad side of Trump and that is worth more than a yes man in the Rada.

          • huf [he/him]@hexbear.net
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            no, the next guy would have 7 bandera tattoos on his face and would be unable to finish a sentence without calling for the extermination of someone.

            the one after him would be the moderate.

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      4 days ago

      I’m sure Putin’s security detail is taking adequate precautions against the treacherous and backstabbing west.