Putin's power games: poisoning or a dangerous game?

Putin's power games: poisoning or a dangerous game?

In a dramatic turning point in the life of the former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, alarming reports have appeared: Assad is said to have been treated in Moscow after complaining about severe symptoms. According to the Telegram channel General SVR, operated by former Russian secret serviceers, the 59-year-old asked for medical help on December 8 and complained of breathing difficulties. According to media reports, "traces of a toxic substance" were found in a blood test, which heats up speculation about a possible poisoning. Although the Kremlin immediately denied such allegations, the question remains whether Vladimir Putin may be responsible for this precarious situation. Experts have concerns that Assad, as a burden for Putin, may no longer be wanted because he has lost considerable power and territory in Syria in recent years, such as sources of OE24 .

Putin's autocratic rule

Putin's regime is increasingly perceived as dictatorial, since it has no longer adhered to the principles of democratic control in recent years. After the analysis on bpb shows the" System Putin "in a way that can be found in the dictation of the 20th century Reminds, including the guide principles. Putin's authoritarian government has developed a dangerous tendency towards totality - a development that is characterized by an ever increasing growing repression machine. This could also underline the possible motivation behind an attack on Assad, should it be seen as a threat to Putin's power.

The reports on Assad's state of health also throw light on Putin's own machinations and on geopolitical instability in the region. In the current situation it becomes clear that Assad is becoming more and more fragile in its dependence on Russia and Putin's favor, which only reinforces the complexity and uncertainty in the two countries.