Kremlin Civil War: FSB Purges More Russian Generals - Jason Jay Smart

Is the Kremlin's greatest threat no longer from outside, but within? Russia's own security services are now turning inward, with the FSB purging generals and exposing corruption at the highest levels. This isn't just an anti-corruption drive; it's a full-blown purge of Russia's military leadership.

The result is chaos inside the General Staff. Battlefield command is collapsing as officers are too afraid of arrest to focus on the war in Ukraine. Generals are being jailed, key industries are losing billions, and families are struggling just to survive. Russia is fighting two wars: one abroad and another inside its own capital.

From courtroom purges of senior officers to coal mines closing and steel giants suffering historic losses, the signs of internal fracture are everywhere. This conflict between the FSB and the army isn't a renewal—it's a breakdown. It's destroying Russia from within, weakening its war effort, and pushing the regime closer to collapse.