Vladimir Putin’s cronies are said to be turning to alcohol to deal with the stress caused by the war.
Vladimir Putin’s stressed-out Kremlin staffers — along with prominent politicians, governors and members of Russia’s elite — have been hitting the bottle harder than ever since the start of the war in Ukraine, according to a new report., citing interviews with multiple sources within Russia’s political and business circles, that alcoholism has become increasingly commonplace among Putin’s cronies.
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev reportedly has been writing Telegram posts threatening the West with nuclear strikes while drunk.In the past, no more than one bottle of alcohol was served per guest at official state banquets in Moscow, but the intake has since increased to one-and-a-half to two bottles each, according to a Kremlin insider.
“The day begins with [staffers] either searching for the governor, or trying to wake him up with phone calls,” the source recounted. “There is even a designated staffer who is tasked with looking for him.” A second person close to the governor told the outlet that he always used to “get wasted, but not like this,” explaining the official’s deteriorating condition as a result of “nervousness related to the news [about war], pressure from the Kremlin and the local elites.”
Thirsty Kremlin officials were said to be especially fond of premium brands of cognac, like Remy Martin Louis XIII, and rare vintages of French Chateau Margaux wine, which they keep handy in their offices.
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