⚔️ War & Conflict May 26, 2026 · Alyssa Dowling

Concerned About Army’s Loyalty, Putin Boosts Role of Political Commissars

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Since Russian President Vladimir Putin began his expanded war against Ukraine, the Kremlin leader has dramatically expanded the number and role of political commissars in the military, figures who watch over the attitudes and actions of both officers and enlisted men.



This revival of a Soviet-era practice suggests that the Kremlin leader is worried about the loyalty of his military commanders and troops and sees such a system as the best way to ensure the army does not

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