Putin or the Oligarchs ?

Who do you think has who by the you know what ? Is Putin controlling the billionaire elites of Russia or are they really pulling his strings ?

My guess is the billionaires are in control. Just like here. Money talks.

Who's pulling Biden's strings?

Putin is likely calling the shots, Biden doesn't even know where he is half the time.

Mexican standoff.

Think we all know but I'm talking about Putin not that brain dead muppet or his body double depending on the day

I don’t think we Americans really have any clue about Russian politics, Russian law, or Putin. If we believe the oligarchs are really in-charge, then they put Putin in power. If Putin rose to the position through his own initiatives, then those who are oligarchs will continue to support him, or else.

Ever look up Putin's worth/wealth?

Makes ya kinda overlook the ones on here saying how corrupt our politicians are to show support for Putin. The guy raped his citizens of tens of Billions!

Seems like when the Oligarchs complain or step out line too much they end up falling from a 4th floor building or poisoned or otherwise dealt with so I say Putin and his inner circle are in control.

That's why I said mexican standoff.

While I know nothing of the internal politics of Russia just studying strong man governments through history it isn't uncommon for the strong man to be beholden to other power brokers within and when things go south it often becomes a circular firing squad, sometimes literally.
The fact that a few have been allowed to become oligarchs in Russia indicates this may be the case.
History is rife with examples of strongmen who once seemed untouchable who fall dramatically.

I think Putin could buy the billionaire elites at market value. I've seen argument that he may be the rich man in the world. With that said he doesn't show anyone his tax return so it is a bit of speculation

Reminds me of the Clintons !

PUTIN

They must not have an FBI to kick his doors in and investigate him.

Why don't we send that Jan. 6th bunch over there to investigate him. They could take Nancy with them. Then Biden could wonder around Washington wondering where everyone was.

putin is in charge

susan rice is in charge here, sort of...

For sure Putin.

The world is a corrupts place, it doesn't matter what country you are in; even Canada. Maybe I'll give Sweden and New Zealand a pass, but that's about it.

Human nature has been going on a long time.
Putin didn't invent anything and neither did JB.

One source says Putin is worth 70 Billion dollars on a $170,000 salary. Looks like he's par with our US politicians but just a better money manager?

In russia, whoever has the control/backing of the military. We'll see if putin can maintain his control/backing of the military in the view of recent developments?

Maybe America can send pelosi over to "punch him out"

If we sent that old bag over there, THAT WOULD START WWIII

He runs the show. When he came to power he had a meeting with them. In that meeting they were informed that if they liked their money and wanted to keep their money then they should do as they are told. I haven’t seen anything since that would make me believe anything different.

^^^^^ I think the US is pretty much run the same way. ^^^^ along with a death threat here and there. "We know where you live and we know where your children play."