When it occurs, the use of ‘manual control’ by Putin is better seen as a sign of systemic malfunction rather than primarily as evidence of his preside

[güey]

Could you please help me understand the boldface bit?
When what occurs? Putin using this myth to his advantage?
"Better seen" by who?
If it's "a systemic malfucntion", then it's something beyond Putin's will or control?

Secondly, sustaining the myth plays into the Kremlin’s hands. Projecting an image of Putin’s strength helps the Kremlin’s information goal of portraying the president as untouchably powerful – something that, conceivably, encourages emulation in other non-democratic states. When it occurs, the use of ‘manual control’ by Putin is better seen as a sign of systemic malfunction rather than primarily as evidence of his presidential power. And these moments – on display during the ‘Direct Line’ broadcasts – are largely pieces of set political theatre rather than actual decision-making.
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[5jj]

When what occurs?

The use of ‘manual control’ by Putin.

 

[Tarheel]

Say:

If it's a systemic malfunction does that mean it's something that's not under Putin's control?

Probably.

 

[5jj]

If it's a systemic malfunctioned, does that mean it's something that's not under Putin's control?

 

[güey]

How does one contradict or exclude the other?

- a sign of systemic malfunction
- evidence of his presidential power

What was the point that was made?