https://www.yahoo.com/news/russia-state-...16407.html
The scapegoating begins. There have been several similar accusations in the last few days. While I don't expect this particular surge to have results, it does remind the "generals" that Putin isn't going to accept any blame he can send their way. It is a warning. However, this and similar warning may backfire, convincing the upper levels of the FSB that Putin has to go to "ensure the security of the state".
UPDATE:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/putin-seeks-a...00413.html
No question the path to blaming the generals has been chosen. Sooner than I thought. For some reason I don't think they are just going to sit there and take it. Further, I think the FSB will see that conflict at the top is not what Russia needs right now. Perhaps I am being over-optimistic, but it is in keeping with Russian history that "third parties" actually decide when a change at the top happens, not the people or the army.
The scapegoating begins. There have been several similar accusations in the last few days. While I don't expect this particular surge to have results, it does remind the "generals" that Putin isn't going to accept any blame he can send their way. It is a warning. However, this and similar warning may backfire, convincing the upper levels of the FSB that Putin has to go to "ensure the security of the state".
UPDATE:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/putin-seeks-a...00413.html
No question the path to blaming the generals has been chosen. Sooner than I thought. For some reason I don't think they are just going to sit there and take it. Further, I think the FSB will see that conflict at the top is not what Russia needs right now. Perhaps I am being over-optimistic, but it is in keeping with Russian history that "third parties" actually decide when a change at the top happens, not the people or the army.