Putin’s reign may not survive the impending fall of Crimea

On the third anniversary of Yevgeny Prigozhin's failed mutiny against Vladimir Putin, the article suggests that if Prigozhin had succeeded, Russia, especially Crimea, might have fared better. Prigozhin, who had a more pragmatic approach, might have provided a different leadership style compared to Putin's aggressive stance. This reflects the growing instability in Putin's regime, with implications for the future of Russian-occupied Crimea, especially as Ukraine continues to push back against Russian advances. The article underscores the potential risks of Putin's unyielding leadership on both national and regional scales.