Vladimir Putin is facing an unprecedented military challenge to his authority as discontent over medieval conditions and planned personnel cuts mounts within the Russian armed forces. Photo: Bloomberg Vladimir Putin Faces Rising Anger From Within Russian Army -- The Telegraph
Vladimir Putin is facing an unprecedented military challenge to his authority as discontent over medieval conditions and personnel cuts mounts within the Russian armed forces.
A growing number of disgruntled servicemen, including senior officers, are making contact with Russian opposition groups for the first time since he came to power in 2000.
The prospect of losing the unwavering support of the 1.2 million-strong armed forces is causing alarm in the Kremlin at a time when the Russian prime minister is already looking vulnerable.
Simmering public anger over the government's handling of Russia's stalling economy has triggered the first ever protests demanding Mr Putin's resignation.
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My Comment: Prime Minister Putin is getting rid of the dead wood in the Russian military. But when military officers find themselves unemployed .... and they have time on their hands .... dissent is always the result.