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A retired Russian general's criticism may signal a larger problem for Putin [View all] left-of-center2012 Feb 2022 OP

K&R n/t Alice Kramden Feb 2022 #1

This is quite amazing. Not likely putin will be pleased. BSdetect Feb 2022 #2

One hopes that the General Sherman A1 Feb 2022 #6

For Most Dictators modrepub Feb 2022 #9

In the back of my mind I have a feeling that Putin just wants to know how far he can push this Firestorm49 Feb 2022 #27

Nailed it. orangecrush Feb 2022 #56

And that he stays away from windows. COL Mustard Feb 2022 #15

Samovars with Polonium-210 are a known thing in Russia. On Putins' orders in 2006 irisblue Feb 2022 #17

Yep, but I'm sure the general knows the risks. paleotn Feb 2022 #16

Zukov was the character played by Jason Isaaks in The Death of Stalin robbedvoter Feb 2022 #3

+1 BootinUp Feb 2022 #44

Great movie, and somewhat accurate, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #45

Hey MCE DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #47

Doing real good, both of my trucks are making money, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #48

Thx MCE DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #61

I think Putin's Russia want to be a member of Nato . . . Lovie777 Feb 2022 #4

Seriously ? left-of-center2012 Feb 2022 #5

Putin wants to thieve and enrich himself and his buddies. Not much more. paleotn Feb 2022 #18

I dunno. Shrub managed it alright quakerboy Feb 2022 #69

Hey Leonid, 3Hotdogs Feb 2022 #7

And beware of guys with umbrellas. dchill Feb 2022 #11

And stay away from windows & stairs SheltieLover Feb 2022 #13

Definitely. dchill Feb 2022 #22

...and women 50+ years your junior who suddenly appear with bedroom eyes? Brainfodder Feb 2022 #53

.... orangecrush Feb 2022 #57

yeah bdamomma Feb 2022 #54

Just as we must be supporting Ukrainian independence randr Feb 2022 #8

X 1000 BlueIdaho Feb 2022 #51

After putins ass is gone I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2022 #70

Very interesting. Putin can not be happy about his speaking out. FM123 Feb 2022 #10

I would like to think he has anticipated that possibility and may know something we don't. smirkymonkey Feb 2022 #50

One reason so many expat Russian rich have moved to Florida is the home like feeling Ford_Prefect Feb 2022 #58

Thank you for the link dmr Feb 2022 #67

Thanks for the link! FM123 Feb 2022 #68

This may give Putin food for thought... a whole 'nother ball game now. secondwind Feb 2022 #12

So glad he spoke out! SheltieLover Feb 2022 #14

this is what Putin will reap from attacking Ukraine bigtree Feb 2022 #19

So the Russian people are really suffering under Kim Jong.... Farmer-Rick Feb 2022 #20

Not a very good analysis for an economist who knows about Russia's oil and gas dependence. L. Coyote Feb 2022 #21

Not sure I buy that the Generals statement ratchets BootinUp Feb 2022 #49

There's "a liberal Russian media outlet" ??? Putin must be slipping. eppur_se_muova Feb 2022 #23

Had me wondering, too. wnylib Feb 2022 #42

How long before he falls out of a window or is poisoned? Rise up remove Putin. Historic NY Feb 2022 #24

NEXT: Retired Russian general killed in test flight dalton99a Feb 2022 #25

Yup or a plutonium leak in his building nvme Feb 2022 #41

Dude, do NOT go near any windows higher than ground level. n/t TygrBright Feb 2022 #26

Tea time. n/t Harker Feb 2022 #28

I can't read tea leafs, but multigraincracker Feb 2022 #29

I saw that article. usonian Feb 2022 #30

Welcome to DU, usonian! calimary Feb 2022 #37

This is huge. WinstonSmith4740 Feb 2022 #31

The Irish fishermen! calimary Feb 2022 #38

Wow! Martin Eden Feb 2022 #32

K and R oasis Feb 2022 #33

Wow. Amazing. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #34

At 78 years old the general seems to have run out of fucks. Marcuse Feb 2022 #35

I can see why Putin needs to ally with China... AntiFascist Feb 2022 #36

China would love to have Siberia. roamer65 Feb 2022 #62

He will likely pass away within the next 2 mos. nvme Feb 2022 #39

Watch your underwear, General. moondust Feb 2022 #40

This man needs a security force. nt BootinUp Feb 2022 #43

I hope he lives on the first floor. Loki Feb 2022 #46

Putin's plotting will be his undoing. czarjak Feb 2022 #52

It seems Putin has more problems at home than he may have realized. Joinfortmill Feb 2022 #55

but bdamomma Feb 2022 #60

I think we should pay attention to the possibility of Turkey becoming involved. Ford_Prefect Feb 2022 #59

This message was self-deleted by its author roamer65 Feb 2022 #63

Smells to me like a signal from the military that a coup d'etat is a possibility. roamer65 Feb 2022 #64

This is interesting. Wow. Hmm..... RockRaven Feb 2022 #65

"divert attention moondust Feb 2022 #66

He better think twice about his next cup of tea. themaguffin Feb 2022 #71