spaf

One scenario -- Prizoghan was not actually on the plane, and this is a false-flag for him to disappear for a while.
a) Putin knows
b) Putin doesn't know

Scenario two -- Prizoghan was on the plane
a) It was an accident by low-level people
b) it was authorized by Putin or close cronies

No matter which of those it was, watch carefully what happens with Wagner forces in Africa, Syria, and Belarus. They are not likely to be happy about what happened. Unhappy, armed criminals are not a good thing.

Aug 23, 2023 at 9:00pmWeb
Show threadSteve BellovinAug 23, 2023
@spaf I'm not sure what the proper Greek root would be, but Russia is basically a thugocracy as well as a kleptocracy.
Show threadParade du Grotesque 💀Aug 23, 2023

@spaf

Well, it was either that or falling to his death from the ground floor window of a 4 star hotel. Or a robust radioactive cup of tea. Or a sad suicide story with 3 bullets in the back of the head. Or... You get the idea.

Listen, a certain Russian President has been heard saying he was a very forgiving man, except (and I quote) when it came to "traitors".

As far as treason comes, I guess marching on Moscow with a couple thousand men and tons of equipment qualifies. Don't you think?

Show threadkkellerAug 23, 2023
@ParadeGrotesque @spaf he was a peaceful tourist
Show threadMichael KohneAug 24, 2023
@spaf Assuming he's dead, Putin having let him live this long makes Putin look weak. Someone else will be gunning for him soon.