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Putin’s War Is Splitting the Kremlin—And Squeezing Russia Dry
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- Sep 14, 2026
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Summary
I examine reported Kremlin divisions over the Ukraine war, Russia’s wartime budget and inflation pressures, post-election mobilization risks, EU sanctions divisions, NATO security concerns, and Ukraine’s anti-corruption dispute. I also assess U.S. policy signals, Iran’s Red Sea leverage, and allegations surrounding presidential pardon brokers.00:00 Kremlin Divisions Over the Ukraine War03:08 United Russia, Propaganda, and Electoral Control12:00 EU Sanctions and Political Risks in Europe14:54 Russia’s Hybrid Pressure on NATO19:52 U.S. Support, Iran, and American Political Risks24:30 What to Watch After Russia’s Election#RussiaUkraineWar #Putin #Kremlin #Ukraine #NATO #RussiaEconomyFacts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.Fundraisers video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMTs6amkGUg and Here is the direct link to the Ukraine Support Bridge: https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/ - Ukrainian Refugee M's Room and Board is covered for this year. It is not for the rest of her time at CSU. I will be pushing on the other fundraisers for now, but if you still wish to give to make that whole (Aprox 48K total), here is the direct link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ms-journey-at-charleston-southern-university?attribution_id=sl:2708fb35-6c96-49b9-a5f9-6b7567483de6&lang=en_US&ts=1786462653&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp30-treatment-3&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplainsBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdesPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdesYouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership🇺🇸 Contact t…