Unverified reports from Moscow suggest growing internal dissent within Russia’s security elite, potentially linked to allies of former Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. Recent internet restrictions in central Moscow, particularly around military and law enforcement sites, have heightened speculation about unrest. The absence of Shoigu from public view since early March and the detention of his close associates on corruption charges have intensified rumors of rifts within the Kremlin, though a coup attempt remains unconfirmed.
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Russia’s security council secretary, Sergei Shoigu, announced that North Korea will send an additional 6,000 personnel to the Kursk region—1,000 sappers and 5,000 construction workers. This deployment follows Shoigu’s multiple visits to Pyongyang in recent months and builds upon an existing military and economic cooperation between the two nations. The new personnel will aid in demining efforts and infrastructure rebuilding, reflecting Russia’s continued reliance on North Korean support in its war against Ukraine. This arrangement benefits North Korea through economic compensation and access to military technology, further strengthening the relationship between the two countries.
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John Q. Hosedrinker