Leaders of Russia who lose a war do not, historically, survive long. Putin spends most of his time in bunkers now, terrified of both attacks from Ukraine and possible coup attempts from his own people.[1]

[1] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/putin-bunker...

Putin is only powerful as long as institutions continue to follow him.

He doesnt throw people out of windows himself, he has his state do that.

Move enough people away from supporting him and he's gone.