I've been hearing all sorts of rumors about Putin shaking things up after the inauguration.
Recent headlines
Dec Deputy Director Of Russian Space Agency Charged In Multimillion-Dollar Fraud
Then last month was the big one. Right at the top of the military.
April
Russia detains ally of Defence Minister Shoigu for alleged corruption
Rumors are circulating Shoigu might be next. His deputy being arrested was seen as evidence he is losing power/favor.
News from within Russia https://tass.com/society/1779583
Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained on suspicion of bribe-taking, the press service of the Russian Investigative Committee said.
Outside Russia the UK gov says other big fish are being looked into including the #3 guy in the military and the finance minister.
Russia's First Deputy Defense Minister Ruslan Tsalikov has been questioned by the FSB in relation to a bribery case involving Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov
Tsalikov, often seen as the third most powerful figure in the Defense Ministry behind Minister Sergei Shoigu and General Staff Chief General Valery Gerasimov, is considered a close associate of Ivanov. Both officials have a long history with Shoigu, having worked under him in various capacities before their tenure at the Defense Ministry began in 2012.
I've been hearing all sorts of rumors about Putin shaking things up After the inauguration.
Recent headlines
Dec Deputy Director Of Russian Space Agency Charged In Multimillion-Dollar Fraud
This was the big one. Right at the top of the military.
April
Russia detains ally of Defence Minister Shoigu for alleged corruption
Rumors are circulating Shoigu might be next. His deputy being arrested was seen as evidence he is losing power/favor.