What a man?
Is Putin afraid or just play acting? Possibly, he's the greatest pretender of the modern era copying the youthful leader of North Korea. In his mind, he thrives on being the bully in charge, in his failed marriage, in his failed office, in determining press policy, in dictating military action, in discussing relations with neighbouring countries.
People around Putin are afraid of his unpredictable reactions to threats to his play acting and arbitrary role player. In this Putin vast personal world of deceit, continuously lying to himself and those around him comes as naturally as having morning exercises. He sleeps knowing he will be able to push some around the next day.
What do you think?