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Putin’s reliance on oligarch support has historically been a cornerstone of his power. However, recent arrests and asset seizures suggest a shift in internal dynamics. The security services, notably the FSB, seem to be consolidating control by targeting oligarchs and military officers suspected of corruption or disloyalty. Notably, the arrest of a high-ranking general in charge of promotions hints at deep-rooted corruption and potentially a collapse of traditional loyalty networks within Russia’s military hierarchy.