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In Moscow's Shadows

In Moscow's Shadows 148: 'Purging' the Military; the politics of anti-corruption in a corrupt system

May 26, 2024
Explore corruption-related arrests in the Russian military, fears of a coup, and the politics of anti-corruption in a corrupt system. Analyze power struggles in the military, Putin's role, and the facade of anti-corruption campaigns. Navigate Belorov's efforts to combat corruption and unravel Putin's priorities in the defense industry complex.
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  • Anti-corruption campaigns in the Russian military serve strategic purposes within the context of maximizing resources for efficiency during wartime.
  • Symbolic anti-corruption campaigns in corrupt systems create a facade of accountability while preserving top officials from scandals.

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The Military Corruption Arrests

Recent high-profile arrests within the military, including Deputy Minister Timur Ivanov and Lieutenant General Yuri Kuznyetsov, have raised questions about a potential purge. However, the complexity of these anti-corruption campaigns reflects a mix of political implications. The arrests do not necessarily indicate a coup brewing or an FSB takeover, as some extreme speculations suggest.

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