Russian President Vladimir Putin has initiated a significant reshuffle within the government, promoting a new generation of officials, many of whom are offspring of his closest associates. This move is seen as an effort to create an enduring militarized and mobilized state, ensuring the preservation of Putin's rule by pitting different generations against each other. The reshuffle includes the unexpected replacement of Defense Minister Shoigu with economist Belousov, carried out in total secrecy. Deputy Defense Minister Yury Sadovenko, a Shoigu loyalist, was also fired and is unlikely to avoid the Lefortovo prison for long. Analysts suggest that this reorganization aims to ward off threats from Russia's elite by elevating their offspring or allies and letting them compete for power, described as a 'race of loyalties.' The reshuffle reflects serious problems with the Kremlin’s personnel management, highlighting the survival of elite clans.
The latest podcast from @CEIP_Politika is out! What does Belousov bring as a leader to the MOD? What are the possibilities and limits of reform at war? What word should a new defmin never say? Insights from @amenka @AlexGabuev and I below. https://t.co/xHSEmIab9N
The latest podcast from @CEIP_Politika is out! What does Belousov bring as a leader to the MOD? What are the limits of reform at war? What word should a new defmin never say? Fantastic insights from my colleagues @amenka @AlexGabuev https://t.co/xHSEmIab9N
Political scientist Nikolai Petrov looks at the reshuffle in the Russian government and among governors and explains why it reflects serious problems with the Kremlin’s personnel management. https://t.co/mI7Ay5OTXP #Putin #Kremlin #Russia
The way in which Russian Defense Minister Shoigu was replaced last week with little-known economist Belousov was characteristic of Putin’s way of operating. Not only was it unexpected, but it was carried out in total secrecy. Why demote Shoigu? 🧵 https://t.co/XTqUbZxGoj
Russia: Deputy Defence Minister Yury Sadovenko has also been fired. He is a Shoigu loyalist who Shoigu brought with him from the Ministry of Emergency Situations in 2013. Deputy Defence Ministers losing their jobs are unlikely to avoid the Lefortovo prison for long. https://t.co/QOj0pbHxJS https://t.co/LJs5u3k4v8
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promoted a new crop of officials, some with blood ties to his inner circle https://t.co/39n4Ig6MC6 https://t.co/39n4Ig6MC6
My interview with @DefenseOne about the state of Russia's military-industrial complex two years into this war based on our recent @csiserep report. There are also other great participants on this podcast! https://t.co/miYXwKZkXA “Back in Stock? The State of Russia's Defense…
Putin’s reorganization is also designed to ward off threats from Russia’s elite by elevating their offspring or their allies and letting them compete for power. It’s a matter of survival of the elite clans, and therefore it’s a race of loyalties. https://t.co/mTdBUfz8Pu https://t.co/DQYmA4n6ZZ
In Moscow's Shadows 147: The Reshuffle, Or Change To Preserve Things As They Are What does the Russian government reshuffle mean? Creating an enduring militarised, mobilised state, preserving Putin's rule through playing generations against each other https://t.co/JzSL3UgoLi
"Race of loyalties": Putin reshuffles elites, promotes offspring of his closest associates, as he prepares his increasingly autocratic and war-driven system for the long haul https://t.co/JaAAvpl5hm