Overview

• Bulgakov served as deputy defense minister from 2008 to September 2022, overseeing logistics.
• His arrest follows multiple high-profile detentions of top military officials on similar charges.
• The recent purge is seen as an effort to address corruption and enhance military efficiency.
• Bulgakov's dismissal was linked to logistical failures in Ukraine, impacting Russian operations.
• The FSB's growing influence is evident in the ongoing arrests and investigations.