President Vladimir Putin has been accused of consolidating power by appointing 24 relatives to high-ranking official roles, a move that has sparked concerns about the concentration of power and potential corruption in the Russian government. The network of beneficiaries reportedly includes the families of four women connected to Putin, two of his known daughters, and his cousins.
Analysts and opposition voices have criticized the appointments as a clear indication of the Kremlin’s increasing reliance on family ties for political and administrative roles. This trend is seen as a significant development in the ongoing debate about the structure and integrity of the Russian political system. The decision has raised alarms about the potential for entrenched power and the lack of transparency in the appointment process.