Ask HN: What happens to Russia if Putin disappears?

What happens if suddenly he realizes that he is losing the war and decides to disappear?

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Or, perhaps more realistically, decides to go nuclear?

Watch this now, to learn how to take care of yourself in that event. The odds aren't as bad as Hollywood makes you think they are.

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The Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin becomes acting President. Russia has laws covering this.

I'm not sure where he could flee to, though.