So let's get back to Elvira. No dummy, she knew what the future would bring. The stresses of the war on the Russian economy would lead to something eventually she cannot control or sweep under the rug. And there will be a serious crisis.
Then what?
Does Putin get the blame? No, he blames Elvira. And gets a few more months of reprieve, until he finds another fall guy or gal to blame for various failures.
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