UK government considers preparing for scenario of unexpected collapse of Russian Federation

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UK government considers preparing for scenario of unexpected collapse of Russian Federation � The Time
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I wouldn't hold your breath. The UK has had a stable political system longer than most countries have existed, and has weathered much worse situations than now.

Russia's got form for instability. 3 revolutions in the 20th century, the collapse of the Soviet Union, a civil war, numerous wars with neighbours, 4 or 5 attempted coups that I can think of off the top of my head, plus the issues Russia usually has when transferring leadership. A new coup attempt isn't a good sign.

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