Key facts
- A fault line between Russia's siloviki and economic organs is re-emerging.
- Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, an economist, is unable to bridge this gap.
This internal division within Russia's power structure, often described as a tension between security-focused 'siloviki' and economic technocrats, has historically influenced policy decisions. The re-emergence of this fault line, despite the appointment of an economist to a key security role, suggests ongoing internal struggles that could impact Russia's stability and decision-making.