Corruption in Russian Defense Ministry
Senior Defense Ministry official in Russia arrested on bribery charges, days after President Putin replaced the defense minister in a Cabinet shake-up. The new defense minister is expected to carry out further purges at the ministry.
Key Points
- Senior Defense Ministry official arrested on bribery charges
- Putin replaces defense minister in a Cabinet shake-up
- Expectation of further purges at the ministry
- Previous deputy defense minister also arrested on bribery charges
Pros
- Efforts to tackle corruption within the Defense Ministry
Cons
- Destabilization of the ministry due to arrests and purges