As much as the west likes to pile onto Putin, I'm of the unpopular opinion that given the situation in Russia he may be the best man to run it. Cold, calculating and has a great sense of humor. Tough adversary for us, but not batshit crazy insane. Once he's gone there's a good chance Russia completely falls apart.
Given the political dynamic in Russia it could be the case that any smart Russian leader would be forced to do so... reforming that sort system is probably beyond even Putin's pay grade.
As much as the west likes to pile onto Putin, I'm of the unpopular opinion that given the situation in Russia he may be the best man to run it. Cold, calculating and has a great sense of humor. Tough adversary for us, but not batshit crazy insane. Once he's gone there's a good chance Russia completely falls apart.
I would hazard to say that it would be because he has killed anyone that could have done the job to root out any kind of competition.
Given the political dynamic in Russia it could be the case that any smart Russian leader would be forced to do so... reforming that sort system is probably beyond even Putin's pay grade.