I wrote that before reading about this. However, my overall point is that trying to understand Kremlin politics is very difficult and those of us on this site

I wrote that before reading about this. However, my overall point is that trying to understand Kremlin politics is very difficult and those of us on this site don’t really understand the dynamics. Putin and his cabal are the last generation of Soviet trained leaders and their views and ways of operating are not all relatable to those not similarly trained.