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[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 year ago

Yes. This is the downfall of every powerful man who surrounds himself with yes men. His advisers probably told him that if they invade Ukraine, the leadership would flee and he could install a puppet. They didn't expect him to actually do it.