Russia's spy arrests deepen Putin's control
A report shows that the Ukraine war prompted the Russian government to transform the Federal Security Service into a broader tool for hunting spies and traitors, thereby strengthening Putin’s grip on the elite and society. However, this shift has led to the weakening of state institutions and a diminished ability to understand the true situation inside the country. Official data regarding economic and demographic statistics has declined, and arrests of officials across various ministries have increased, along with a significant rise in cases of treason and espionage—rising from 10-15 cases annually before the war to hundreds in recent years. This has created an environment in which officials and companies fear providing sensitive information, thus undermining transparency and the defense of national interests.
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