Putin 'afraid his own people will rise up' as bid to distract Russian from war defeat failThe Russian leader fears being toppled by his own people amid humiliating losses in Ukraine, a Russian expert claimed.By THIBAULT SPIRLET15:35, Fri, Oct 7, 2022 | UPDATED: 15:35, Fri, Oct 7, 20222Vladimir Putin won't hold on to power predicts Leon Panetta0 seconds of 50 secondsVolume 90%  SUBSCRIBEWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More infoVladimir Putin is turning 70 at a key juncture in the Ukraine war where all signals point towards a humiliating Russian defeat. Putin's soldiers are suffering major setbacks on all fronts, and his attempt to beef up his troops appears to have stalled as hundreds of thousands of conscripts are fleeing the country. Despite his war propaganda and claims Russia is winning the war, Bill Browder claimed Russians are growing aware of the stark defeat Putin is facing