Mikhail Khodorkovsky claims that the war in Ukraine will not last longer than a year. – Russia and Ukraine are at the limit of their capabilities. Which side will collapse first depends largely on the West's position, he emphasized.
He also mentioned that A key moment for Ukraine's future will be the US presidential elections. Khodorkovsky has no doubts about who deals the cards Kremlin.
– It's Putin who holds power. From what I know – and I think I have evidence – almost all of Putin's entourage is against the war. The only person who consistently spoke in favor is Yuri Kovalchuk (entrepreneur, long-time friend of Putin), he emphasized.
Khodorkovsky downplays the role of the FSB
At the same time, he added that the role of the Federal Security Service in the Moscow political puzzle should not be overestimated.
– We have to understand that FSB – no matter how terrifying it may be – it is not a political organization. They have a different way of thinking they cannot offer a realistic vision of Russia's future – he assessed.
– They don't know how to talk to society, they are not designed for it. Yes, they are an important element of the system, but let's not overestimate them, pThey are subordinated to Putin's autocracy and his political supporters from the Chancellery of the President. Unfortunately, these people are quite effective, Khodorkovsky added.
How to defeat Putin? The Kremlin's opponent showed the way
In his opinion the key to defeating Putin is to divide his inner circle. – Then a window of opportunity will appear. I say it over and over again: If the West wants to break up the elites, it must make them an offer – he explained.
– It's about breaking down the elites, not fighting between good and evil. Americans don't understand this. To this day, they criticize me in various departments in… United States for supporting Prigozhin at that time. They say “how could you support him?” And I say “how could you not support him?” – he explained.
– It is about dividing the elites and the regime. This is what we all dream about. Did you think that the clash would be between Putin and Jesus Christ? – he ironized.
According to Khodorkovsky, if the West manages to divide Putin's entourage, a window of opportunity will appear.
– Whether we take advantage of this opportunity or do it well depends on us. Opposition to Putin's regime is very strong, even in his immediate circle. But the moment must come when all these people decide to take advantage and put their lives on the line. When that moment comes, the regime will collapse, he concluded.
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