Vladimir Putin is being accused of "coup-proofing" his military to secure his regime, fueling speculation about the Russian president losing control over his inner circle.
Putin has reformed Russia into his own image, projecting power across Asia and waging wars as he seems fit - but cracks have started to appear in the regime with commentators left asking if he's damaging himself
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