Gravitas: Russia's missing military generals | What happened to 'General Armageddon'?
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This section discusses the disappearance of top Russian generals and the potential consequences of their absence.
The Missing Generals
- Russia's Chief General Valeri Garzemov, commander of the war in Ukraine, has been missing for almost a week. He is also one of the holders of Russia's nuclear briefcases.
- The former supreme commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, who fought alongside Wagner boss Yevgenie Roxanne, is also missing.
- There are speculations about whether these disappearances are related to the Wagner mutiny.
Sirovakin's Role
- Sirovakin, a friend of Wagner boss Yevgenie Roxanne and a respected Russian general, may have had prior information about the Wagner mutiny.
- When the mutiny started, Sirovakin publicly criticized Perogison's actions and urged him to stop.
- The Western press reported that Sirovakin had prior knowledge about the mutiny.
Consequences and Rumors
- The Wagner Mutiny caused damage to Russia's reputation and leadership.
- There are rumors that Sirovakin has been arrested and held in Moscow's notorious prison.
- The Kremlin has not confirmed any information regarding Sirovakin's whereabouts or his alleged arrest.
Purge in Moscow
- There are reports of a massive purge underway in Moscow to weed out top generals who are not loyal to the Kremlin or failed to suppress the mutiny.
- Deputy Colonel General Andre Youthin has been dismissed from his position.
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This section provides additional details about Sirovakin's potential arrest and his rumored location.
Alleged Arrest and Location
- The Moscow Times claims that Sirovakin has been arrested.
- There is a rumor that Sirovakin is being held in Moscow's notorious prison, which was historically used to detain enemies of the people during the Soviet era.
- The exact location and confirmation of Sirovakin's arrest have not been officially announced.
Lack of Official Information
- The Kremlin spokesperson, Dimitri Peskov, did not provide any information about Sirovakin's whereabouts or whether Putin still trusts him.
- There is no official word on where exactly Sirovakin is.
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This section discusses the ongoing purge in Moscow and the dismissal of another top general.
Ongoing Purge
- A massive purge is reportedly taking place in Moscow to remove top generals who are not loyal to the Kremlin or failed to suppress the mutiny.
- The Kremlin aims to weed out those who lack decisiveness in handling such situations.
Dismissal of Andre Youthin
- Deputy Colonel General Andre Youthin has been dismissed from his position.
- No further details are provided regarding his dismissal.