Title: Putin‘s Aggressive and Inadequate Remarks Raise Concerns About His Mental State
In an annual online press conference, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s comments were more aggressive and inappropriate than ever, potentially indicating a deterioration of his mental faculties.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks during his annual online press conference have raised concerns about his mental state, with psychologists suggesting that his behavior is characteristic of psychopaths. Psychologist Olena Shershneva, in an interview with "24. channels," noted that Putin’s recent initiatives reflect a lack of empathy and disregard for universal values, as well as an interest in cynical and cruel experiments. She added that these traits have become more pronounced over the years.
Shershneva explained that psychopaths require adrenaline, and Putin’s increasing aggression can be attributed to his growing need for this hormone. She stressed that the only way to deal with such individuals is through force: "Psychopaths don’t understand mercy or compromise; they only respond to greater force, which makes them submit, show respect, and refrain from malicious behavior."
Over the past eight years, since the conflict began and even before the full-scale invasion, Putin has violated agreements on ceasefires nearly 200 times. Now, he has gone even further, stating that he needs "meaningful and necessary movement" – his euphemism for war, Russian_tempests, and mass killings of Ukrainians.
Shershneva pointed out that Putin’s words about "movement" are particularly revealing. "We see the real Putin here – he openly admits that he wants more adrenaline. The current situation is no longer enough for him. He is explicitly saying that he wants explosions," she said.
In a paradoxical twist, even the most cruel murderers are often most afraid of their own death. Shershneva suggested that this hyper-compensation phenomenon might be at play here: by committing atrocities against others, they attempt to protect their own psyche from injury.
During his press conference, Putin even proposed an "experiment" where Ukraine and the West would concentrate their air defenses in a specific area of Kyiv, after which Russia would launch an attack using its "Oreshnik" missiles to test their effectiveness. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to these proposals on social media, labeling Putin an "idiot."
Psychologists warn that dealing with individuals like Putin requires a firm hand and understanding of their psychological makeup. As the conflict in Ukraine rages on, the world awaits the outcome of this dangerous game of cat and mouse, played out on a global stage.
