Major internal security crisis EXPOSED in Russia – and it’s worse than we thought.
A summary of an X thread by Rod Martin | April 30, 2025
Two high-ranking Russian generals have been assassinated near Moscow in the span of just six months—both killed by remote-controlled car bombs. These brazen attacks, occurring in the heart of Russia’s power structure, point to a disturbing new pattern unfolding under President Vladimir Putin’s watch.
The latest killing took place during a U.S. envoy’s meeting with Putin to discuss a potential peace agreement in Ukraine, raising serious questions about timing and intent. Far from coincidence, this appears to be a calculated message to the Kremlin—and, perhaps more critically, a demonstration that the perpetrators can act with impunity.
Inside Russia’s leadership, tensions are escalating. A growing split has emerged between two camps: one pushing for negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, and another—led by hardliners like former President Dmitry Medvedev—demanding total victory. This divide, largely underreported in Western media, threatens the coherence of Putin’s inner circle.
Meanwhile, public sentiment in Russia is shifting. Recent polls show that over 50% of Russians support peace talks, but paradoxically, the majority oppose making any concessions. Putin is caught in a dangerous balancing act between public opinion, battlefield realities, and elite power struggles.
Notably, the recent demotion of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu—Putin’s typical method of handling internal dissent—stands in stark contrast to these high-profile assassinations. They suggest a different hand at work, one operating beyond Putin’s established playbook.
Reports indicate that Ukrainian security services may be offering bounties of up to $100,000 for Russian generals. The FSB has acknowledged the presence of foreign agents operating inside Russia—a stunning admission for a country that once prided itself on airtight internal control.
The scale of Russia’s internal security collapse is staggering:
- Loss of 3,000 officers per month
- Budget cuts across defense and intelligence operations
Underground resistance networks, allegedly coordinated from abroad, are now believed to be active within Russia. Whether the Kremlin can’t track them—or simply doesn’t know they exist—either possibility points to a dangerous erosion of state control. The era of the omnipresent KGB police state may be over.
The Kremlin now faces an impossible strategic choice:
- Seek peace and risk appearing weak
- Double down on the war and face escalating internal instability
History offers a cautionary tale: just ask Alexander Kerensky.
This is no longer just a war about Ukraine. It’s about Russia’s ability to protect its own leadership—and the current outlook is grim. The threat is real. The regime is vulnerable. And this crisis is far from over.
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🚨BREAKING: Major internal security crisis EXPOSED in Russia – and it’s worse than we thought.A thread on the SHOCKING developments inside Putin’s regime🧵 pic.twitter.com/l8CeuvCiaJ