Putin risks rebellion from his security forces after 'angering them over Ukraine'
Instead, Russian forces has been bogged down with a slow-moving invasion and facing stiff Ukrainian resistance. Kyiv even appears to have launched counterattacks in some areas.
"But now that has all gone. They recognise that this war is a catastrophe for the economy, for humanity. They don't want to go back to the Soviet Union." He also told The Times dissident agents would challenge the system in Russia if needed, and added: "For every week and every month that this war continues, the possibility of a rebellion by those in the security services increases."
Russian forces have devastated Ukrainian cities, with much focus on Mariupol, in the south of the country, where civilians have been pummelled by heavy bombardments.
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