I spoke to @the-independent.com re. reports of tightened Kremlin security protocols, signs of rising tensions within the elite & the general public, & how the scaled-back military parade impacts Russia’s image as a superpower & Putin’s reputation as a strongman
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
A series of assassinations of top Russian figures has left Putin fearing for his life, but experts warn that the real threat could be far closer to home
