Russia's War Against Ukraine

[bobarossa]

What do you all bet if Putin snuffs it that whomever comes out on top then has the best gov't hackers whip up a deepfake showing Putin anointing that top dog as his worthy successor?

Your post made me wonder about the official Russian succession plan. Found a pre-Ukraine article based on constitutional changes he made in 2020.
https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-putin-succession-plan-2020-6

"Technically, the answer is straightforward: On January 15, Putin announced a series of constitutional changes and dismissed the cabinet of Prime Minister Dimitri Medvedev and replaced him with a little-known tax official, Mikhail Mishustin. The change allowed himself to stay in power yet limited future presidents to two terms total in office. Mishustin would officially take control of the Russian government in the case of Putin's death or incapacitation, for 90 days or until an election to replace him can be held. 
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"So what would happen if Putin suddenly caught COVID-19 and died? Who would control Russia's nuclear weapons and who would come out on top during the 90-day struggle before an election is called?


"It will be 'Death of Stalin,'" said the Western European official, referring to the recent black comedy movie about the days after Stalin's death, as his lieutenants fought to replace him (and avoid being killed by their rivals).
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Need to check if that movie is on Netflix.  Anyone seen it?

[Gusington]

Tax official?? Wow.

[bobarossa]

Tax official?? Wow.

The article stated that the Russian tax system is 'weaponized' and oligarchs can pretty much be arrested at any time for tax fraud. 

Death of Stalin got a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and it's cast includes Michael Palin (as Molotov) and Steve Buscemi (as Khrushchev).   On Netflix.

[Gusington]

I just looked for it but it's not on Netflix here in the NE US.

[SirAndrewD]

I just looked for it but it's not on Netflix here in the NE US.

It's a rental on Amazon Prime. 

It's worth the watch.  I enjoyed it a lot.

[bobarossa]

I just looked for it but it's not on Netflix here in the NE US.

Damn, not available in Ohio either. 

[Gusington]

^I just noticed that you mentioned Steve Buscemi as Khruschev - I can't picture that at all but that alone sounds worth the price of admission hahaha

[GDS_Starfury]

its a great movie!

[JasonPratt]

It also has Jason Isaacs as EPIC HECKING ZHUKOV!

[al_infierno]

Death of Stalin is an excellent movie, very funny and timely as hell if you're paying any attention at all to Russian politics.  And yeah, Jason Isaacs absolutely steals the show as Zhukov!

I think it's available on Amazon Prime

[CptHowdy]

go to fmovies. they have the movie. i watched ravenous there after all the talk about it in another thread.

[Gusington]

Fmovies sounds er a bit on the 'exotic' side...

[GDS_Starfury]

 <:-)

[GDS_Starfury]

 :o

https://twitter.com/i/status/1533377424641208320

[Staggerwing]

Damn, that's pretty much over open sights. Looks desperate.