History Repeating Itself

In the last days of Cardinal Richelieu, as recounted by Aldous Huxley in "The Devils of Loudun," the reins of power turned to dust in his hands, a physical rot rendered him repulsive to all, and torturous enemas were administered to him by a charlatan.  God did not comfort him.

I foresee much the same end for Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich.  He will drown in bitterness.  There will be no one to hold his hand.