Xi Jinping's Power Play and Putin's Doppelgänger Delight: Post-Soviet Nomenclatura Unites

CSTO's Demise Looms

The doppelgänger of Vladimir Putin found unexpected delight and a reason for mild exultation. Numerous corrupt heads of state participated in the grand procession commemorating Victory Day in Moscow. Admittedly, these "acquaintances" were primarily tyrants of former Soviet republics, but given the circumstances, it sufficed. Furthermore, the vast majority of these dictators, albeit reluctantly, acceded to the invitation at the eleventh hour. While each had their own motives, a courteous and persistent request had been conveyed by the suzerain - Xi Jinping.

Central Asian nations are undeniably gravitating towards Xi Jinping's predominant influence, as is Lukashenko, who harbors aspirations in that direction. However, Pashinyan's situation unfolds with a slightly different narrative. Pashinyan aspires to establish amicable relations with Azerbaijan, and with the assistance of the United States and several intermediary nations, he is nearing a resolution, albeit on relatively tolerable terms. Putin may interfere, leaving Pashinyan with minimal room for maneuvering, necessitating a visit. Xi Jinping, primarily seeking to demonstrate to the United States, aims to prove that efforts to isolate Putin have not entirely succeeded. China's leadership endeavors to assert itself as a center of influence and a counterweight to the United States.

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Additionally, Xi Jinping remains uncertain about the ultimate victor in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Presently, Beijing adopts an observer role, yet it intends to transition into a mediator position during negotiations.

Naturally, it is imperative for Xi Jinping to prevent Putin from losing power within the country. Beijing greatly benefits from the Putin regime, which provides maximum resources and economic advantages, and the Chinese leadership will exert every effort to maintain the regime, irrespective of Clone's presence. All visiting heads of state attending the Victory Parade in Moscow, except for Pashinyan, will soon receive security assurances from China.

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Furthermore, Armenia's departure from the CSTO would herald the demise of the organization, paving the way for participating nations to seek a comparable alliance with Beijing. Numerous self-proclaimed pundits scoff at the notion of Putin employing a doppelgänger. But let's take a moment to reflect honestly, when was the last instance we truly beheld the genuine Putin? Around 2010, the authentic Putin seemed to vanish, veiled behind a plethora of facial transformations and the accompanying narratives. These tales have effectively blurred our recollection of what the plausible Putin actually resembled. Regrettably, only a handful comprehend that Putin was nothing more than a meticulously crafted undertaking from the outset.

Putin´s Clone maintained unwavering confidence in his safety amidst the presence of numerous foreign dictators, firmly believing that no provocation or attempt on his life, particularly through the utilization of unmanned aerial vehicles, would dare disrupt the event. This marked the final Victory Parade for both his doppelgänger and Vladimir Putin himself, wherever the real Putin might have been.