Putin coup fears skyrocket as top allies turn on ‘toxic’ tyrant | World | News
Insiders have warned that Vladimir Putin is approaching a disastrous coup at a time when his closest allies are plotting to topple the “toxic” leadership. As tensions in Moscow’s security establishment intensify towards breaking point, the Kremlin’s top elite are reportedly moving closer to overthrowing him.
Igor Eidman, a well-known critic of Putin, argues that for the first time in generations the balance of power has begun to shift against the long-serving Russian leader and that the interests of those around him are “fundamentally not aligned with the dictator.” Since leaving Russia and living in exile in Germany, Eidman has continued to write and speak extensively about what he describes as authoritarian rule, systemic corruption, and political repression under Putin’s leadership. Reports from Estonia suggest the Russian tyrant may face a power struggle dubbed ‘Operation Twilight’ as economic, political and military leaders turn against him to save their own fortunes.
Eidman told Sun He said this unprecedented change would lead to a “very dangerous situation” for the regime.
Oligarchs and leading business figures have long been at the center of Putin’s power in Russia. However, since the invasion of Ukraine four years ago and the resulting sanctions, many of the country’s wealthiest individuals have seen their fortunes take a significant hit.
Russian writer and commentator Maksim Kalashnikov commented on the widening gap between the Kremlin leadership and some sections of the ruling and business world.
“Now it’s our decision [class] You view the current senior leadership as a toxic figure; “It’s not even an asset, it’s a liability,” he said.
“They very much want this war to end so that we can go back to the good old days when people could travel freely to the West, not fear sanctions, sell hydrocarbons and regain the European market,” he added.
According to data published by the Ministry of Finance, Russia’s foreign debt has reached its highest level in 20 years, reaching approximately $62 billion.
As Moscow is forced to borrow more money to finance the war against Ukraine, the Bank of Russia estimates that the country’s total external debt, covering both the public and private sectors, will increase by 10.4% to $319.8 billion in 2025.
“At the current rate of decline, the Russian railway industry will survive only as long as the state can support it through compulsory loans, capital injections or debt write-offs,” said Jeff Hawn, a researcher at the London School of Economics, as quoted by Europa Liberă.
