Vladimir Putin could end up dead like Hitler, and his days are numbered, says ex-US intelligence officer
Vladimir Putin
's days could be numbered as an expert reveals details which indicate that it could lead to his downfall, as per a report. According to former US Army intelligence officer
David H. Carstens
, the Russian president's deepening failures in Ukraine, mounting casualties, and inner circle tensions could ultimately lead to a dramatic downfall similar to
Adolf Hitler
's, as per The Sun.
Ex-US Intelligence Officer Warns Russian Leader
Carstens, who spent over three decades in military intelligence, revealed that Putin has four glaring vulnerabilities, which could see him face the same fate as Hitler, according to the report. Speaking out about the direction of the war, Carstens warned that 2025 could be Russia's deadliest year yet, both on the battlefield and politically, as per The Sun.
The Four Key Risks Facing Vladimir Putin
The ex-intelligence officer pointed out these 4 weaknesses that could lead to Putin's demise:
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Carstens said, "2025 could be the costliest year of the war for Russia in terms of casualties, look, troops are not a limitless resource. So that's, shall we say, risk number one for Putin," quoted The Sun.
He then said, "Number two is despite Russia's ability to suffer, the fact that the economy is very fragile," adding, "If there is some sort of an economic shock, like a massive drop in fuel prices or the loss of a strategic trade partner, I think the system could destabilize," as quoted in the report.
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The former officer highlighted that, "Risk or threat to Putin number three is that Putin depends on this very small inner circle," adding, "His security services, the FSB, his oligarchs, some loyalist military commanders," quoted The Sun. He also explained that, "If there are continued war failures, if there is, you know, continued use of soldiers, you know, en masse, rushing Ukrainian defenses, creating these high casualty events, lack of confidence will rise, and this could fracture the inner circle," as quoted in the report.
Carstens said, "I've got to reach into history for the threat to Putin number four. I just don't think Putin has read his history when it comes to overreach," emphasising that "Russia is incredibly overextended in Ukraine. And it is this exact same type of overreach that ultimately defeated Hitler in his conquest of Europe," quoted The Sun.
He also added, "So I think Putin has fallen into the same demise, is getting mired down in a conflict he cannot sustain, and that as well is part of his Achilles' heel," as quoted in the report.
FAQs
Is Vladimir Putin really at risk of losing power?
According to expert David Carstens, yes, and there are multiple factors like war fatigue, economic instability, and cracks in his inner circle that could threaten his position.
How is Putin's situation similar to Hitler's?
Carstens believes Putin has overreached in Ukraine, just as Hitler did in Europe, a move that could end in defeat and collapse.
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