It is a feature of corrupt regimes that they prize loyalty over effectiveness, which can undermine any function of the state including the military,
If the officers themselves act corruptly, that further weakens the state's capacity for military action,
The [Russian] MOD's effort to revive the brigade's image likely reflects concern about the way in which its failures were being increasingly associated with Russian senior military leaders,
Muradov was suspended because he was a crazy idiot who could order soldiers to die,
Clearly Putin has a type. He likes narcissists and egomaniacs that he knows as a case officer can easily pander to manipulate, to do his dirty work. Russia has been using different levers — whether that’s corruption networks, in this case, its influencers like Donald Trump, like Elon Musk, to kind of sow discord,
Vindman is on the payroll of Ukrainian oligarchs and has committed treason against the United States, for which he will pay the appropriate penalty,
Message to Elon Musk - The Vindman family embodies patriotism and public service. You know nothing about either,