The collapse of the present Russian government is unavoidable, and the acceleration of this process may deprive President Vladimir Putin of support from the oligarchs.

This opinion was expressed in an interview with the Los Angeles Times by Russian political and public figure Garry Kasparov.

"Russia is a personal dictatorship that openly absorbs many elements of fascist ideology and attacks its neighbors. It is impossible to put an end to this dictatorship by means of voting. Total control over everything and grip of power in Russia have reached a point where it is hardly possible to expect a public uprising that would lead to the death of the regime if the regime itself does not weaken as a result of geopolitical defeat, "Kasparov.

He stressed that the collapse of Putin's government is inevitable, but this does not mean the rapid emergence of democracy in Russia.

In a way that can help in the fight against Putin, Kasparov sees the undermining of the Russian president's support as oligarchs who want to maintain their ties with the West.

"The Western world will be able to withstand this very dangerous development of events, only by making sure that some of its closest associates have to choose between their personal interests and the preservation of wealth outside of Russia on the one hand and deciding whether they want to carry out Putin's criminal orders , - with another ", the oppositionist is sure.

At the same time, Kasparov notes that a real split between Putin and the oligarchs can be achieved through a real resistance to the Kremlin's actions in the West.

"We can see a split between Putin and the Russian elite only if the free world really demonstrates the political will to fight for our values, and will do everything to respond to any attack on our interests - elections in America, elections in Europe or, God forbid. , on the American energy system - was devastating, "- explained Kasparov.

Source: Apostrophe.