Russian President Vladimir Putin has pushed his country's army into a very dangerous war that threatens to destroy Russia's economy. In two recent appearances with his inner circle, Putin appeared to sit at a distance from his closest advisers, in fact he had never taken such a distance before. As commander-in-chief, ultimate responsibility for the invasion rests with him, but he has always relied on a very loyal entourage. Many of its members lead their careers in Russia's security services as well. But the question remains, who will Putin give his ear to at this fateful moment in his presidency?
