Kremlin denies they are purging military generals as another is arrested | DW News

Russian media have been reporting the arrest of the army's deputy chief of staff on suspicion of taking bribes.
A military court in Moscow ordered the detention of Lieutenant General Vadim Shamarin for two months, while investigations proceed. It's the latest in a series of arrests of senior Russian military leaders that began in April - although the Kremlin denies that a purge of military officials is taking place.
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0:27 Kirikk Shamiev, European Council on Foreign Relations
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[@orionspero560]

You don't know if something's true when russia until the kremlin denies it. Once the kremlin has denied it you can believe that it's probably true.

[@memirandawong]

Agreed: Denial = truth or as close to truth as one can get outside the Kremlin.

[@j.dunlop8295]

Prigozhin's swinging his sledge hammer, alive in Putin's nightly nightmares!

[@wolfswinkel8906]

Nice opposite mentality stuff. So if Putin endorses Biden over Trump, that means we have to elect Trump🧠

[@flopoz2575]

@@wolfswinkel8906 No, it means that Putin means the opposite of what he said, and he prefers Trump, who is the best candidate for the Kremlin.

[@wolfswinkel8906]

@@flopoz2575 lmao, that's a double reverse psych, because you assume that Putin uses reverse psych. Cool. But if you already knew this, why did you believe they're purging military generals as the news reports? 🧠

[@marisabenson1222]

Corruption is the glue that forms the foundation of Russian society.

[@terryfox9344]

Which is precisely why these arrests have NOTHING to do with corruption.

[@PassivePortfolios]

If honesty and transparency were to be suddenly introduced into Russia, the whole system would collapse.

[@philstanton231]

And lying 🤥

[@markthomasson5077]

I thought it was vodka

[@Dial8Transmition]

I've had a few Russian friends, and even though they are generally fun and good people, this unfortunate part of Russian society seems to be a part of the individual citizens too

[@Cohowarren]

I think putin is eliminating threats .

[@ehawolczecki8759]

Agree 100%

[@3x157]

Someone is afraid of a coup.

[@peterrowley8377]

Could it be Putin by any chance

[@terransunited]

Russia also said they weren't going to invade Ukraine 🤷‍♂️

[@rouz0]

Another propoganda for your type. At best it was said they don't want to be forced to do so. It was a threat, not a promise 😂. The moment it became clear that the USA planned to put ballistic missiles in Ukraine, the war was inevitable. Interestingly you people have not yet understood that the USA wanted Russia to attack Ukraine 😂

[@lanceash]

@@rouz0 HA HA HA HA. Which of Putin's troll academies did you graduate from?

[@springbloom5940]

Not what they said

[@lanceash]

@@springbloom5940 How does a channel with no content get 30 subscribers? Hmmm...

[@truthboom]

@@rouz0 what war? isn't it a special military operation

[@dinnerwaltz]

Anyone who has been to Russia knows that things like bribery and corruption are very common in Russia, even in everyday life.

[@meso8848]

Corruption in Russia will be arrested.. look at Navalny for example

[@adriennefried5368]

Has been for centuries

[@elbibwen3019]

@@adriennefried5368 and in every country in US is even legalised by lobbing and "donations"

[@foilhat1138]

@@elbibwen3019 Yes there is corruption everywhere humans are. The corruption in the US is nothing compared to Russia.

[@Omega0850]

@@elbibwen3019 Not in every country equally, thats the lie Putin wants his people to believe! Yes, some level of corruption exists everywhere, but it seems to be AT LEAST ten times worse in Russia. If you say its the same, you have either fallen for Putins lies, or you spread them knowingly.

[@zombiefactory5090]

Putin is afraid of his generals 😅

[@j.dunlop8295]

Prigozhin's swinging his sledge hammer, alive in Putin's nightly nightmares!

[@j.dunlop8295]

Prigozhin's swinging his sledge hammer, alive in Putin's nightly nightmares!

[@marisabenson1222]

Without doubt

[@nublex]

you completely missed the point

[@mainasaradanfuloti9162]

No he's not , but I can tell you this Russia is a corrupt country the war in Ukraine have made corruption existential to Russia.

[@hwago123]

Well informed young correspondent. If I was a grandma I’d say “what a nice young man!’

[@j.dunlop8295]

Prigozhin's swinging his sledge hammer, alive in Putin's nightly nightmares!

[@sallywilton2236]

He’s ok but if you want to know better details watch inside Russia with Kostyantyn. Much better informed from Russian news sources

[@micskovbon5738]

Well, he is just telling what western media is telling, that Belousov is into economic, well he was studying under the sovjet times, to make good results for some years ago, would not be difficult with all the oil and gas revenue, I think rather its a power game going on between the KGB and the millitary.

[@vladuz86]

​@@sallywilton2236hahaha i was just getting ready to write this comment!!! 😅

[@sallywilton2236]

@@vladuz86 he’s brilliant isn’t he?

[@BooleanDisorder]

Ah yes, Russia is so trustworthy. 🤐

[@triglavbog7527]

Meanwhile Zelensky has cancelled elections ahahhahaha

[@ehawolczecki8759]

@@triglavbog7527, no elections during war time .

[@BooleanDisorder]

@@triglavbog7527 Wait, he follows the law? Unlike putin.

[@jacqdanieles]

​@@triglavbog7527how do you hold an election when millions of the population are displaced, under bombardment, & under occupation, Einstein?

[@swiftusmaximus5651]

Russian generals wont make theyre Soldiers take Hormone Blockers.

[@cswanson4476]

3:19 If you are jailed for corruption in Russia, it can mean neither that you are “too greedy”, nor that you’ve “stolen from the wrong person”; it can simply mean that there is some reason to get you off the game board. No matter what the reason is, corruption charges will always be handy and easy to prove. The system ensures that no one (other than Putin, of course, at present) is secure in their tenure at the levers of power.

[@martavdz4972]

Exactly. The question to ask in Russia after corruption charges isn't "What did the person do?" but "Who needs that person out?"

[@MKCMLT]

Very informative and knowledgable guest speaker. You need to have Kirill Shamiev on more often!

[@j.dunlop8295]

Prigozhin's swinging his sledge hammer, alive in Putin's nightly nightmares!

[@anthonyanth8368]

@MKCMLT I agree

[@narendra62]

Not sure i agree with this esteemed gentleman. If he wants new Generals he should sack them not imprison them. By imprisoning them he's letting all his generals know what's in store. Better to pension them off. My guess is it's a purge to avoid a potential rebellion.

[@TheMrCougarful]

Corruption is mother's milk in Russia. If they are toppling someone from their position, it's political.

[@3x157]

facts

[@nsevv]

No wonder so many running away from russia.

[@piuswanyaga8361]

You confusing with Ukraine.

[@MetallicReg]

Define „many“. They have 100 thousand emigrants that played with the thought for a long time to leave and got an easy pretext of the war. But they have literally many millions immigrants. Their population is growing right now.

[@ev.c6]

And Russia wonders why they are not a world power. 😂

[@terryfox9344]

The important point of this video is that Putin is "purging" his Army of its best Generals. The odds of Ukrainian victory are increasing every day and within the next 3 months the Army could disintegrate into chaos, just like it did in 1918.

[@gsa904]

Meet you here in 3 months

[@christianevanherck6023]

The combination of a failed war abroad and a brittle, strained system at home is increasing the likelihood of some sort of implosion inside Russia.

[@cannibalronny7314]

@@christianevanherck6023Thats what I am hearing for the past 2 years,come up with something new bot,you think people love Putin,they dont but they love their motherland to fanatical levels,they see the West as their mortal enemy,hence no coup has taken place,get a grip boy,eat the breakfast laid out by u r mother and go to school

[@sallywilton2236]

Absolutely.

[@Polygarden]

Considering the failing Kharkiv offensive, I can imagine that Shoigu and others told Putin the real prospect of the war. Perhaps he simply wasn't happy with it. So he replaced them. It would fit Putin's way of dealing with things. That would also mean that Russia is on the cusp of loosing the entire war.

[@Robert-sd1iz]

Shamiev’s explanation is illogical. Putin wouldn’t purge a raft of senior generals just because they happened to be in post while Shoigu was defence minister. They do not seem to have been overly corrupt, at least not by Russian standards. They were sacked/arrested because they were deemed to be either incompetent or untrustworthy, and Popov was most certainly not incompetent. Putin cares far more about loyalty than competence, particularly when it comes to men with guns and tanks. This was not a new-broom exercise, or an excising of dead wood, this was a purging of anyone remotely suspected of being a potential future threat to the regime.

[@TenOrbital]

Dictators are paranoid. It comes with the job.

[@trabink2]

Phil asking the right questions again... !!

[@marisabenson1222]

The new Russian economist defence minister cannot squeeze blood out of a stone. Gazprom has reported its largest loss in years, there are fewer men to work in factories and manufacturing, or any other industry. They have to pay high wages and this thins out the profit but there is no profit in production of weapons to the frontline of your own war. Russia cannot sustain the war withou further mobilisation or the old system of forcing people to work for free as their patriotic duty.

[@terryfox9344]

I believe that you are seeing the picture. When Russia loses the war, who is to blame? The economist will be blamed and Putin will be saved. Great plan if Putin can maintain everyone's eyes on the irrelevant.

[@laupernut]

Russia is selling more oil now than before the war China and India are buying it up at lower prices. Sanctions are only limited if you have friends.

[@Su-27_433]

@@terryfox9344 That's if Russia loses the war, but Russia is not losing this war any time sooner. In fact, many Western MSM admitted that Russia is doing better than ever. Cope harder!

[@justanaverageguy912]

@@Su-27_433cringe

[@Nainara32]

Russia better buckle in for at least two more years. At the current intensity, if oil prices remain stagnant around $80, their national wealth fund will be exhausted some time in 2025 and they'll need to start debt funding the war with China or India's help. Unclear if those two countries will want to earn EU's ire by further enabling Putin's war.

[@retireeelectronics2649]

Very nice interview

[@ridhobaihaqi144]

Russia hyperfans from indonesia denies this facts 😂😂😂😂

[@peterrowley8377]

Most corrupt country in the world.

[@CorneliaStahl-ps5vc]

Excellent analysis

[@user-fo5qx7xb7s]

Great interview...good questions and convincing responses.

[@localcolour]

Excellent insights and wuestions

[@dipin2]

Some countries its called bribery Some countries its called Donations

[@joeyjojojrshabadoo7462]

Russia is way more brazing with it. Which is saying something.

[@russellhammond371]

And not one person on Earth is surprised.

[@stephenwalsh1332triumph]

It's like changing the deck chairs on the TITANIC, It's doomed!! 🤫😂

[@enkephalin07]

Who is this anchor? I don't think I've ever seen his name displayed.

[@keaixiaomeinv]

DW's best host, talking with one of their most well-spoken and well-read guests 👏🏻

[@user-hz5zl1do2w]

Taking bribes...funny.

[@terryfox9344]

Exactly! This has NOTHING to do with bribes.

[@foilhat1138]

@@terryfox9344 yep, everyone is taking bribes, they just use it as an excuse to get rid of people.

[@PassivePortfolios]

Just purging the Shoigu players to make room for the new guy's buddies.

[@jim2376]

Putin takes a page out of Joe S.'s 1930's playbook.

[@TheeLastCossack]

Solid interview

[@thomashenebry8269]

Putin :I'm going to purge the military. Stalin: You can't imagine how much fun it is. Putin : Nyet, that's not it. Stalin: Then, why? Putin : I wasn't getting my cut.

[@maxasaurus3008]

Fascinating interview!

[@marisabenson1222]

Corruption is held together in Russia with the tensile strength of a steel spider web.

[@terryfox9344]

Correct, which proves that this has NOTHING to do with "corruption".

[@militant_pacifist]

Meet the new management, same as the old management.

[@flotsamike]

Nyet means yeah. That's ridiculous means they are fast tracking it.

[@victor256in]

The anchor is the most German of all German news anchors in Germany. The only thing more German is the German soccer team- and their next star goal keeper Abu Mohammed. Excellent reporting man!

[@j.dunlop8295]

Prigozhin's swinging his sledge hammer, alive in Putin's nightly nightmares!

[@urbansenicar81]

I don't think it's anything unusual for a very top down system.

[@harrym740]

They say their general stole steel in ukraine😂😂

[@JeffEbe-te2xs]

Corruption means lost on the battlefield

[@terryfox9344]

Close! However, the Generals being purged are the BEST Generals! In a logical Russia, you would be correct. However, in Putin's Russia they are being purged BECAUSE they won on the battlefield and thus have committed the unforgivable sin of being a threat to Putin.

[@mandrellnowell1474]

Isnt that why the chef got upset

[@kundeleczek1]

More than 7 percent? 30% is also more than percent.

[@comchadelalora]

In the photo ..is that Curly ? Where are Moe and Larry ?

[@BrenticusMaximus1]

Double audio layer, beware

[@markanderson3870]

This is a joke that doesn't need a punchline. "Russia denies..." Laugh at will.

[@user-ch9ju2mm9m]

Most people predicted the GFC well before 2005. Only economists missed it.

[@nunyabidness3075]

Exactly, that’s why most people had sold off their stocks and there was no market shock because the GFC was predicted. Oh, wait. That’s the opposite of what happened.

[@farright118]

Russia definitely needs anti corruption measures

[@notmethnx]

I see what u did there😮

[@Omega0850]

The country would collapse immediatly.

[@wolfswinkel8906]

That's why the 4th general has been arrested, isn't it? 🤡 Imagine not recognizing what you're watching and listening to. 😂

[@Omega0850]

@@wolfswinkel8906 Putin doesn´t fire those that are corrupt, he fires those which may be a threat to him. Corruption is just his excuse, because he knows its always true. It also calms down his naive fans, because they think he really fights corruption.

[@kabelomorapa1482]

​@@Omega0850what a weak opinion.. Thinking of no substance much..?

[@KC-nd7nt]

More like elimination of witnesses before internationally charged withd crimes

[@jakeherman6019]

Very good guest speaker

[@jaixzz]

Interviewer sounds good...

[@marisabenson1222]

Why is an economist head of the Russian miitary?

[@springbloom5940]

Because they've decided that logistics is the key to this phase of the war.

[@terryfox9344]

Great question. Because he has no power base and is no threat to paranoid Putin. This is Russia, they play by different rules.

[@ahmadmaulana2163]

Why Comedian Become President?

[@memirandawong]

The focus has shifted to efficiency and war production and 'elimination' of corruption. But I don't think the guy has a clue what an ak-74 IS.

[@icu17siberia]

@@ahmadmaulana2163 Ronald Reagan was an actor, Russia underestimated him too

[@peterrowley8377]

Putin panics. His top generals are tired of his actions

[@monklast9752]

Putin is running out of money....no more skimming for his minions. Lmao

[@wolfswinkel8906]

That's why you should send more money to Ukraine

[@Dial8Transmition]

@@wolfswinkel8906 If only all those money actually went to Ukraine and not to line the pockets of it's ""leader""

[@thehellyousay]

aww, c'mon, vladdy. these generals were just privates 2 years ago, and only farmers 2 years and 3 weeks before that. give 'em another year to learn the job, already ...

[@trowawayacc]

Nobody look! We are definitly not doing the thing you cought us doing.

[@johnhopkins6260]

NO!! NOT THIS NEWSCASTER!! 👎👎

[@USER-jo7yz]

CORRUPTION, the evil empire's glory.

[@marshalllapenta7656]

If he predicted the crash of 08 in 2005? Why didn't they listen to him?

[@chriswharton]

Excellent interview. Great questions, great answers. Well done DW.

[@nomansland4811]

We must assume that any statement coming out of Russia is a lie.

[@longandshort6639]

These generals have all been booked on flights on Prigozhin Airways

[@zollen123]

Kremlin: Everything is going according to plan!

[@dimitrimorakhovski5287]

The current stage of the conflict is more to do with the economy than with the military matters. With the increased money flow, the tensions between FSB and MD grew dramatically. It explains why Shoygu was replaced by Belousov and the reasons behind generals' fallout every day. I view it this way.

[@reggiefurlow1]

You don't get to retire in Russia

[@7thsealord888]

I'm thinking prison is safer than Ukraine for any Russian general, and about the same danger level as actually facing Putin.

[@ronanrogers4127]

Those days are long gone, Ukraine is on the ropes…that’s how they’ve recently described their situation themselves

[@anjafark]

KGB-prisons? Not realy ...

[@chrisredlich9086]

I am shocked, shocked that there is scrapped in Russia.! Who would’ve thunk it!

[@keylime2998]

The fact that he owns less means he’s not corrupt for Putin. Putin doesn’t care who’s competent, but who’s loyal to him.

[@CraigRasmussen1]

I’m reminded here of the immortal words of Will Rodgers. I’m worried about small graft and corruption in this country. It has grown so much….that it’s now starting to interfere with LARGE graft and corruption.

[@jappleyard2069]

Could Putin be removing his senior military advisors to then say the war was wrongly advised and create a way out.

[@Peacewar2020]

NO

[@dkoz8321]

In US and NATO militaries, this kind of reshuffle just results in retirements. In Russian armed forces a purged general does not retire. Purged general is 'retired'.

[@RatTerminator]

They should arrest Putler!!

[@henk6522]

Putler is a oxymoron. The Russian fighting against the nazistic corrupt Kiev coup regime. Putin is a kind off tjaristic oligarch creation. The real enemy of that regime are the communist in the Doema. But I think you never bin in Russia.

[@FASTTRACK2ENGLISH]

Doesn't Russia have issues with generals in general?

[@johnnydoe3603]

Russia The Beacon of Truth and Credibility. 🤣🤣

[@spaceballs72]

Oh ffs. For the whole conflict. Russia this, Russia that. Nothing has changed.

[@oasis5683]

DW is obsessed with Russia every week is a news or documentary about Russia. 🤣

[@SB-qm5wg]

At least they do something about their corruption.

[@ultonian63]

If ‘doing something’ means using it as an excuse to get rid of random people you don’t like. Did you actually listen to the interview?

[@urkiddingme6254]

Shamlev, European Council on Foreign Relations, seems a better commentator on Russia than your usual King's College war studies experts.

[@feszty]

When these liars deny something, you know it’s true

[@Owool17]

Did I just hear the Discord leave and join? 1:24

[@levicrandall]

Same sound is used for Windows I/O* connectivity, I believe. * Edit: • I/O = Input/Output • 10 = Ten • These are not the same thing. • Windows 11 features the same sound.

[@_0______00__________0_______0]

​@@levicrandallyep, it's a windows 10 sound

[@ronthered138]

Pootin will increase his control of the military to the point that he will be able to firmly steer the whole operation into a hole, then initiate the self-destruct.

[@stevenolive671]

Putin needs to blame someone for losing the war

[@mmca2622]

Interesting interview--very Informative. I missed part though: what does Phil mean when he says left tenant? Makes no sense.

[@skiingfast1]

moscow is falling apart again.

[@freedomfirst5557]

Putin must have found Stalin’s guide book on war strategy.

[@notaspy1227]

Maybe it's because they aren't very good?

[@marisabenson1222]

Why are Shoigu's underling in court facing charges?

[@terryfox9344]

Because Putin wants to sideline Shoigu, so he is removing everyone loyal to Shoigu.

[@nektoya8417]

Кто был госслужащим знает что взятка и тд это самое страшное за что тебя могут арестовать.. Только обыватель думает что везде коррупция

[@michaelf7093]

They are losing and know it. So they are making preparations for the future.

[@199496db]

When Putin looks around.. he sees lots of suspicious people..sure he does !!!

[@user-mi5nj8gj5p]

Is there a General in the Russian army for toilet and white goods thieving a special medal of a golden toilet badge pinned on a General ha ha .

[@amadeusamwater]

Russia has also had a number of Generals killed in the war. I'm not sure if I would want a promotion to that level.

[@zatoichiable]

CIA operators within Russia is offering big money for Russian generals...

[@marisabenson1222]

Why was Shoigu replaced?

[@dustintacohands1107]

I’m Guessing he was to corrupt and too powerful… his name is mud

[@terryfox9344]

Because Putin saw him as a threat. Putin is purging all of Shoigu's supporters, so that he will not be a threat in the future.

[@marisabenson1222]

​@dustintacohands1107 it's interesting because Prigozhin complained about him but they had competing mercenary armies. So basically what Prigozhin was saying was right. That is that Shoigu had personal reasons to restrict armaments to Prigozhin. Russia is a joke and a mess. If the allies get themselves organised they can stop this.

[@dustintacohands1107]

@@marisabenson1222 you’re right it’s funny they would probably punish a competent commander that told him everything about this war is fubar. Politically it’s punishing them to be Chinas underlying and best friends with North Korea. The costs of war must be astronomical financially and personally for Russians. Whatever they do secure for a time will always be under threat. They’ve already lost so much and the wars not even over….

[@mr.pangetako]

Sacked because someone paying this Generals to stir issues in Russia

[@igorsmerdov6804]

лопоушный академик говорит про консолидацию элит... Это как, профессор и олигарх в одной упряжке? Айтишник и полковник в унисон...Сомнительно.

[@LizardSpork]

The problem with Russian generals is that they're Russian generals. 🤔

[@mikelreese5965]

Very knowledgeable. Greta video!