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Putin’s Henchmen Caught Desperately Scheming to Prop Him Up

Putin's inner circle is scrambling to maintain his grip on power as his control weakens.

By · Published August 9, 2026 at 00:27 UTC · Updated August 9, 2026 at 10:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Цензор.НЕТ · Бабель · Курс України · Crypto Briefing · yahoo.com · Bloomberg.com · The Daily Beast.

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Where it stands

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has been elevated to a more dominant role in controlling the country's elites. This move follows a crackdown on dissent, including the Telegram case, which signals a tougher stance by the Kremlin.

Putin's allies are now working to keep the wartime elite in line, as his grip on power appears to be slipping. According to The Daily Beast, Putin's inner circle is desperately scheming to prop him up.

The Kremlin's actions are being closely watched by international observers, who are monitoring the situation for further developments.

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What is the FSB's new role?

The FSB has been strengthened to control Russian elites, according to coverage from Курс України and Bloomberg.com.

What does the Telegram case indicate?

The Telegram case signals a tougher Kremlin crackdown, according to Crypto Briefing.

What is the current status of Putin's power?

Putin's grip on power is described as weakening, with his allies working to keep the wartime elite in line.

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Putin FSB Russian Elites Kremlin Telegram

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