Three new governors in Russia signal a shift, gaining some autonomy but tied to patronal networks, as the Kremlin crafts an illusion of public influence
After two years of caution, Moscow has made significant personnel changes to improve governance and consolidate control
Russia’s war veterans are being positioned as a new elite, as the Kremlin seeks to merge military and civilian spheres through loyalty and wartime experience
Putin’s reshuffles centralize power among loyalists, creating a royal court dynamic. His personal grip is strong but fragile, akin to Stalin’s rule
Putin decrees to raise troop numbers after heavy losses and a Ukrainian incursion in Kursk
Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk region challenged the Kremlin’s image of control, revealed public anxiety and the state’s detachment from its own citizens
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