General Teplinsky's Revolt: Interesting Escalation Of Fighting For Power Begins In Russia

Prigozhin's mutiny also started with the RF retreat in Kherson region.

Olga Romanova, head of the Imprisoned Russia Foundation, told Channel 24 that the new commander of the Dnepr group, Colonel-General of the Russian Airborne Forces Mikhail Teplinsky, is against the Russian military leadership. He may repeat the fate of Sergei Surovikin.

"We are now all closely following the fate of General Teplinsky, because his conflict with Shoigu and Gerasimov is obvious. <...> In this tangle, of course, this general is aiming to take Gerasimov's place at least. There are gossips about it from time to time," Romanova noted.

According to her, there is only one force left in Russia - the army. Since its overall leadership is too mediocre, the military's bayonets can turn anywhere. Perhaps we will see a new mutiny along the lines of Yevgeny Prigozhin.

"It is quite possible, especially since if there is a gap, something will fill it. And Prigozhin did not arise out of thin air, and Surovikin. Now General Teplinsky. I think that more such figures will emerge, because the war continues," Romanova explained.

The Struggle for Power in Russia is Intensifying

Putin's entourage is interested in Shoigu and Gerasimov retaining their positions as defence minister and chief of the general staff respectively. They are predictable - as corrupt as anyone else.

Therefore, Teplinsky and other talented generals probably don't stand a chance. Obviously, this is favourable to Ukraine.

"This struggle is escalating - it is very interesting," Romanova summarised.