Anton Aleksejev critiques Putin's understanding of the populace
Anton Aleksejev argues that Putin's decision to allow Yabloko in the State Duma elections reflects a disconnect with the public. He claims the administration's failure to anticipate Yabloko's rise indicates a lack of understanding of the Russian people — not independently verified.
Claims & verification status
Aleksejev claims that the administration's failure to anticipate Yabloko's rise indicates a lack of understanding of the Russian people.
Anton Aleksejev critiques Putin's understanding of the populace by arguing that the decision to allow Yabloko in the State Duma elections reflects a disconnect with the public.
Impact analysis
Who claims what
- —Anton Aleksejev critiques Putin's understanding of the populace by arguing that the decision to allow Yabloko in the State Duma elections reflects a disconnect with the public — not independently verified.
- —Aleksejev claims that the administration's failure to anticipate Yabloko's rise indicates a lack of understanding of the Russian people — not independently verified.
Our assessment
If Aleksejev's assessment is accurate, it may indicate potential volatility in Russian domestic politics. Businesses monitoring Russia should be attentive to signs of political…