Vladimir Putin, once the all-powerful leader of Russia, is becoming increasingly marginalized. According to Russian investigative journalists, his inner circle is already planning a "successor" operation.

Vladimir Putin, once the all-powerful leader of Russia, is becoming increasingly marginalized. According to Russian investigative journalists, his inner circle is already planning a "successor" operation.

Vladimir Putin told a news conference that he agreed with the idea of a ceasefire, but he immediately spelled out tough conditions that appeared to rule out agreement.