The revolution paradox

Vlad would be disappointed

When it became clear that Trump was winning the election, the Russian parliament (Duma) burst into loud applause. The Russian MPs took the triumph of The Donald as their own. And that's no surprise: the Kremlin openly declared its sympathies for Trump more than a year ago, when he was still considered an underdog. And now, after this lengthy campaign, the Russian elites are feeling validated, relieved, happy. Because it turns out Putin has bet on a winning card yet again.

But let's think about this a bit more...