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What do you think would happen if Putin was assassinated right now? (lemmy.world)

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Pick whatever non-NATO source.

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[-] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 70 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

No matter who actually did it. Russia would blame Ukraine/NATO/USA/The West in general, together and separately in rotation.

After that I have no real idea, who would succeed. There would be a massive power struggle both in the government and military.

There is a strong possibility that several of the autonomous regions within the Russian federation would try to break away. There is about a 20% chance of a civil war because of this.

And about a 1% chance of nukes being used.

[-] someguy3@lemmy.world 11 points 10 months ago

Well Ukraine is on the table as a non-NATO source and obvious contender given the war.

[-] aport@programming.dev 7 points 10 months ago

Ukraine would do it with the help of several other Western nations. A definite team effort!

[-] someguy3@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago

I doubt anyone would help them given the implication.

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