Putin Is in 'Pretty Good Shape' After Mutiny: Council on Foreign Relations

The transcript discusses the recent challenges to President Putin's leadership, highlighting the lack of violence during the Wagner group's coup attempt and the loyalty of major state elements to Putin. It examines the potential impact on Putin's international image and suggests he may respond by tightening control domestically and escalating operations in Ukraine. The discussion also considers China's perspective, noting Beijing's unease with instability in Russia but its continued support for Putin.

How might Putin's response to dissent influence the ongoing conflict in Ukraine?

What implications does the situation in Russia have for China's relationship with Putin?