Fear is the new normal in Russian politics

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The recent plane crash that killed Russian military leader Evgeni Prigozhin, also known as “Putin’s Right-Hand Man,” has raised questions about Russian politics. The author believes that Putin wanted Prigozhin’s death as it was a way to eliminate a potential threat. The plane crash also took the lives of other top leaders of the Wagner Group, raising suspicions that Putin was involved. What’s unusual is that the Russian government is not trying to cover up the incident, unlike in previous cases. Instead, there’s a lack of effort to investigate or dispute the allegations, suggesting that Putin is taking ownership of the assassination.

This development marks a shift in Russian politics, where opposition is no longer tolerated, including from the ultra-nationalist wing. The arrest of Igor Girkin, a vocal Putin critic, indicates that the government is cracking down on all opposition, not just liberal. The author believes that Putin is using fear as a tool to maintain power, replacing ideology with repression. This is a concern for the Russian elite, as they’re being forced to choose between supporting Putin or disengaging from politics. The long-term impact of this shift is uncertain, but it’s likely to lead to increased repression and a lack of ideological diversity in Russian politics.

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