but could banning a social media app be petrified Putin’s downfall?
the-sun.com • • world
Key Points:
- Sir William Browder, a prominent critic of Vladimir Putin, claims the Russian president is in his weakest position since taking power, reportedly hiding in a bunker due to fears of assassination or internal betrayal.
- Russia's recent nationwide ban on the messaging app Telegram and the introduction of a state-backed alternative have sparked resistance, even among pro-Kremlin supporters, disrupting communication and daily life.
- Browder questions the narrative of Telegram's founder Pavel Durov as a Kremlin enemy, suggesting the app's tolerance by authorities indicates a more complex relationship.
- The ban and mass blackouts have increased public dissatisfaction, with Russians beginning to question the sacrifices demanded by the war and the government's handling of the situation.
- Browder warns Putin fears not electoral defeat but a popular uprising or palace coup, emphasizing that widespread public unrest poses the greatest threat to his regime.
