Orbán, Vučić, and now Trump. Media: Alarming signals for Vladimir Putin

The Croatian newspaper "Vecernji list" suggests that the electoral defeats of Viktor Orbán, Aleksandar Vučić, and Donald Trump signal a growing opposition to authoritarianism, which could be alarming for Vladimir Putin. The article highlights a rising resistance against the cult of personality across various regions, indicating that voters are not doomed to perpetual autocratic rule. It emphasizes that while democratic change is challenging in Russia due to systemic control, even authoritarian regimes are not eternal. The paper notes that Trump's recent political setback serves as a clear message that democracy, despite its flaws, has mechanisms to counter those who believe they are above it.