Russian cabinet 'were kept in the dark by Putin over invasion plans

[rayg]

"They are out of their f***ing minds!' Russian cabinet 'were kept in the dark by Putin over invasion plans, shocked to discover the truth and unprepared for the level of international sanctions'

Russian cabinet were aware Putin planned to recognise two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine but were shocked to discover he invaded entire country

High-ranking officials not prepared for scale of West's economic sanctions

Government officials wanted to resign in protest to invasion, but feared it would be viewed as treason

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...sanctions.html

[togor]

Sounds like the kind of thing a dictator would do (some wondering if P fits that bill).