28 July 2026For 26 years, Vladimir Putin’s absolute control relied on three unwritten rules. Today, those rules are quietly being broken—not by the West or the opposition, but by the very system he created. I’m Konstantin Samoilov, a Russian in exile and creator of Inside Russia community. Sources: open public data and reporting (Russia Today, MinFin, CBR, Rosstat, business press). This video is commentary and analysis for information/education only and follows YouTube community guidelines.