Kremlin Uses Corruption Charges to Militarize Frontline Regions
Executive Summary: Since 2025, Russian prosecutors have systematically brought criminal charges against governors and senior officials in Russia’s frontline regions: Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk. These charges have been for embezzlement and kickbacks in fortification projects. The process follows a
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