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Russia Expert Mangott: “I Don’t Think Putin Is Crazy”

From Die Presse · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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Interview Named sources Context piece
  • In an interview with Die Presse, Russia expert Gerhard Mangott discusses reports of fear in the Kremlin, hybrid warfare and escalation in the war in Ukraine.
  • The conversation also examines measures harming the Russian economy and claims that Vladimir Putin has lost touch with reality.

Reports describe fear in the Kremlin, hybrid warfare and escalation in the war in Ukraine. They also point to measures that are damaging the Russian economy.

Some observers believe Vladimir Putin has lost touch with reality. Gerhard Mangott, a prominent expert on Russian politics and society, takes part in an interview with Die Presse under the headline: “I don’t think Putin is crazy.”

I don't think Putin is crazy.

· Gerhard MangottHeadline quote from the interview with Die Presse about Vladimir Putin’s state of mind and Russia’s conduct in the war.
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Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.