What Happens if Putin Goes? A TV Host's Take

A well-known Russian TV host, Vladimir Solovyov, recently talked about what would happen if Russian President Vladimir Putin were to die. He said Russia would still win the war in Ukraine and that the country's political scene wouldn't change much. Solovyov was speaking on his talk show, which is broadcast by state-owned Russia-1. He made these comments at the end of a long discussion about various topics. He even joked about hurricanes in the U.S., saying they were no big deal. Solovyov then switched to talking about the war in Ukraine. He said that not all wars end with negotiations, and that some end with one side being completely destroyed.

He also said that Ukraine can't keep certain areas, like Crimea and Donbas, because those places have people who don't like Ukraine and don't share their culture or religion. He claimed that Ukraine wants to take over Russia and make it lose its statehood. Solovyov ended by saying that Russia and its war in Ukraine would be fine even if there were changes in the political scene. He thinks Russia is bound to win the war.

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