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One of the immediate consequences of this decline is Moscow’s deteriorating ability to maintain order and fund essential services. The Russian government’s failure to adequately support police forces in Siberia has prompted the emergence of vigilante groups. These factions, often financed by Russian oligarchs seeking to expand their influence, operate outside official authority. Their rise signifies a power vacuum and reflects local dissatisfaction with Moscow’s governance, turning these territories into potential flashpoints of unrest.