Preface
The recent detention of Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, on bribery charges is no small news. The name Ivanov is not unfamiliar in military circles, after all, he is the right-hand man of General Shoigu. As a result, the situation in the political arena has changed abruptly, some people say that this is an internal door to clean up, and some people guess that this may be the beginning of a high-level change.
Some people may ask how much of a bribe did this Ivanov receive to make him return to the pre-liberation period overnight. There is not much official information now, and the feedback is some basic evidence that relies on eyewitnesses and the results of the operation.
Ivanov used to be a bigwig in charge of army construction projects, and the resources and power in his hands over the years were not ordinary, so it is conceivable that the amount of bribes he received would not be small.
But is it enough to just catch a few corrupt officials?
Will there be more changes at the top?
What kind of changes will Ivanov's departure bring about in Russia's military policy?
Will it affect the morale and execution of the military?
In the face of all kinds of speculation and scrutiny from the outside world, Russia's next actions and decisions will certainly touch the sensitive nerves of the international community.
First, the reshuffle of the Russian military's high-level cards has attracted attention
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Ivanov really made a big mistake this time. In the past, he was one of the best figures in the army, from general manager to deputy minister, and he had a lot of power in his hands. I think he was General Shoigu's right-hand man back then, and he was beautiful wherever he went.
But there will always be a day when things will turn around. Mr. Deputy Minister is said to have been involved in corruption and bribery in those big projects. According to insiders, it was not a small amount of money in his place, and the amount was huge. In the Ministry of National Defense, he is responsible for procurement, which involves major military equipment of the country, and behind every money represents the strength of the army.
This led to a big topic, and Emperor Pu is now going to start shuffling. This is not a small card, but a key trump card. Speculation from all sides has come and gone, some say that Emperor Pu wants to completely reform the army, others say that this is the beginning of a reshuffle, and even the mysterious Kremlin is involved. Everyone is wondering if Emperor Pu will make any new moves next.
And there's more to the story than that. The reaction of the Russian army, the attention of the international media, and the fall of a high-ranking official like Ivanov speak too tellingly. The impact on Russia's military and political structure, and even on the image of the entire country, is long-term and profound.
Kremlin
So how much of this was the result of the struggle? What did Ivanov's downfall really mean? And how many people would be involved in his affairs? These are things that the Russian people and we want to know. After all, this is not only an internal matter of the Russian army, but also a major reshuffle of the situation in Russia.
2. The personnel adjustment strategy of the Emperor
The personnel adjustment of Emperor Pu is sometimes really incomprehensible. Whenever his term ends, we always see a big move. This year's wave of operations has surprised many insiders. Not only Ivanov, but even the Supreme Court has a new face, and he is also an old friend who has a very good personal relationship with Emperor Pu.
As a result, everyone in the circle is speculating whether Emperor Pu is going to shuffle the cards, or does he have a deeper layout? Forbes magazine even pointed the finger at General Shoigu, speculating that Ivanov's detention may be aimed at reducing Shoigu's power. Although the Kremlin came forward to clarify, saying that Putin the Great and Shoigu had heard about it for a long time, who knows how many stories there are behind it.
However, Ivanov's capture does not seem to have had a direct impact on the ongoing fighting. The soldiers at the front may still be busy working hard, and they may not have heard of who Ivanov is. But this incident at least shows that we have really made up our minds on the road of anti-corruption.
Behind every adjustment is a well-thought-out chess game of the Emperor, and every decision he makes could change the direction of Russia's future. The layout and considerations behind this are difficult for outsiders to fully reveal.
3. Ivanov's family problems were exposed
The Ivanov family was once a powerful family in Russia, but now it is mired in many problems. Ivanov's wife and daughter, who hold Israeli and French citizenship, respectively, and the Ivanovs chose to divorce after the Ukrainian crisis erupted.
Their daughter wrote anti-Russian articles in the media, which undoubtedly cast a shadow over Ivanov's career. The exposure of family problems has aggravated the inevitability of Ivanov's fate, which is also in line with the expectations of the public.
Emperor Pu has been trying his best to stabilize the front line and has successfully completed the general election. As external pressure gradually eased, Emperor Pu began to focus on solving internal problems. At present, Russia's internal contradictions are becoming more and more apparent, and they need to find a proper way to solve them in order to better cope with external challenges.
A high-level reshuffle and anti-corruption campaign will undoubtedly raise the profile and boost public confidence. After all, it is a fair and energetic group that leads a country to prosperity. It remains to be seen that the decisions of the Emperor will have a profound impact on the future of Russia.