Yes, this will be devastating against Putin, it isn't like the Russians have a history of crushing enemies during winter and there's been a long standing tradition of when food and energy run low, heads in charge start to roll....
Plus, Putin has spent the last half a year coming up with alternate markets for his gas since NordStream usage has been heavily curtailed due to the war and sanctions. The only people who will be negatively impacted are the Europeans.
Yes, this will be devastating against Putin, it isn't like the Russians have a history of crushing enemies during winter and there's been a long standing tradition of when food and energy run low, heads in charge start to roll....
Plus, Putin has spent the last half a year coming up with alternate markets for his gas since NordStream usage has been heavily curtailed due to the war and sanctions. The only people who will be negatively impacted are the Europeans.