Time to Follow the Law

In firing Primakov, Yeltsin wants to do battle again. As the lore about Yeltsin goes (of which he himself writes in his memoirs), he is a high-risk taker who always is at his best in times of crisis. When push comes to shove, Yeltsin has an impressive track record of success. So, it should not be surprising that he is tempted into believing that he will win again.