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Is this a sign of internal conflict? I don't think Putin would right now bother with signing law that isn't absolutely necessary for putting out some kind of fi
by throwuxiytayq 5y ago
Is this a sign of internal conflict? I don't think Putin would right now bother with signing law that isn't absolutely necessary for putting out some kind of fire.
- Tagbert 5y agoProbably a preemptive move to remind those in the government that they are vulnerable and, should they raise their voice about Putin’s activities, they can be swatted down with this law.
- HWR_14 5y agoAlso, to lower the cost of sanctions on them. If they start rumbling about losing money outside Russia, Putin can just take everything in Russia or not. And if sanctions get removed, that still can happen.
- MisterBastahrd 5y agoJust spitballing here, but it's probably a two fold thing: 1. create a law that would probably be popular with most average people because it is anti-corruption on its face, and 2. allow the government to legally go after virtually any public servant in a selective manner to crack down on dissension