Much of the analysis of the reshuffle in the Russian government seems to be missing how much it is about coup-proofing Putin's regime rather than making smart decisions for Russia.
This is a snippet from the latest Logic of War newsletter (paid).
https://www.logicofwar.com/kremlin-reshuffle-is-about-regime-security/
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday appointed his long-serving national security council secretary as a presidential aide responsible for shipbuilding in an apparent demotion as the head of state reshuffles his military leadership.
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