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Shoigu has serious problems with Putin: Neighbors report screams coming from his home near Moscow

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Recent reports from the Insider Telegram channel VChK-OGPU suggest that former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is experiencing significant personal turmoil at his residence near Moscow. Witnesses and sources claim to have heard thunderous noises, screams, and thick acrid smoke emanating from his mansion on Rublevo-Uspenskoye Highway during early morning hours. According to the building staff, these disturbances are linked to rituals performed by several shamans who reside within the property, utilizing drums and burning fragrant plants in an attempt to address Shoigu's current state of mind. The sources indicate that Shoigu is currently in a highly nervous condition, reportedly feeling that Vladimir Putin has not fully forgiven him since his departure from the Ministry of Defense. This tension appears to have strained his relationships with other high-ranking officials as well; specifically, relations with Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev are described as extremely poor, to the point where they allegedly stopped greeting each other. While Shoigu's daughter continues to pursue budget projects without interference, the former minister himself is said to be facing difficult circumstances and anticipating attacks from multiple directions, a situation that reportedly amuses Medvedev. This narrative of spiritual distress and political isolation fits into a wider context of rumors surrounding shamanic practices among Russia's elite. Previous media reports have alleged that both Putin and Shoigu participated in various rituals during trips to Siberia, with Shoigu introducing antler baths to Putin in the mid-2000s, while other journalists noted Putin consulting with shamans in Tuva and Mongolia. Amidst these rumors of mystical interventions, there is also a growing discussion among Z bloggers regarding potential instability within the country, including fears of a coup d'état involving Shoigu at its center. The atmosphere of uncertainty has been exacerbated by harsh criticism from renowned propagandist Ilya Remeslo, whose shift from staunch Kremlin supporter to vocal critic sparked fury within the online community and led to speculation about internal power struggles. Prominent commentators have begun openly questioning the stability of the regime; for instance, a blogger from Vladimir Solovyov's channel asked if recent events represent another attempted coup or a provocation, while military analyst Maxim Klimov linked a crisis at the front line directly to command actions. Other figures like Anastasia Kashevarova describe the situation as the beginning of an internal struggle and significant pressure on the current leadership, painting a picture of a system facing major problems and chaos.

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Former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has begun acting strangely in recent weeks at his mansion on Rublevo-Uspenskoye Highway. The Insider Telegram channel VChK-OGPU, citing sources, reports that thunder and screams have been heard near his home early in the morning along with thick acrid smoke. The channel's sources claim that the cause of the incident was allegedly determined through the building staff. They brought several shamans there and they live there. They perform rituals in the morning with drums and other things and burn some fragrant plants, one of the interlocutors said. According to sources, it's unknown what exactly the shamans are asking for Shoigu and how long these rituals might continue. Another source claims the former defense minister is currently extremely nervous and sees no signs that Vladimir Putin has fully forgiven him since leaving the Ministry of Defense. No one is stopping Shoigu's daughter from pursuing budget projects. But Kuzhugetovich himself is truly in difficult circumstances, [music] expecting a blow from all sides, the source stated. Another source claims that Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev is amused by Shoigu's [music] tense state. According to him, relations between Shoigu and Medvedev remain extremely poor and they have allegedly even stopped greeting each [music] other. This story fits into a broader context of rumors about shamanic practices among Russia's elite. Previously, media outlets reported that Putin and Shoigu participated in various rituals during their trips to Siberia and Shoigu allegedly introduced Putin to antler baths back in the mid-2000s. Journalist Mikhail Zygar, citing sources close to the Kremlin, also reported that Putin traveled to Tuva and Mongolia to consult with shamans. Media previously reported that Z bloggers in Russia have begun openly discussing a coup d'état in the country for the first time. Western intelligence agencies reported that Shoigu could be at the center of the conspiracy. The primary trigger was the harsh criticism of the government by renowned propagandist Ilya Remeslo, which sparked a furious reaction in the Z community. Previously one of the most staunch supporters of the Kremlin and Vladimir Putin personally, Remeslo now lashed out at him with heated criticism and accusations. Against this backdrop, a number of well-known Z bloggers began to discuss the instability of the situation in the country. A blogger from Vladimir Solovyov's channel, Fighter Bomber, publicly questioned a possible attempted coup in the Russian Federation. Does anyone understand what's happening in the country right now? Is this another attempted coup or a provocation? Fighter Bomber asks. Other commentators speak of chaos and major problems within the system. In particular, military blogger Maxim Klimov reported a crisis at the front, linking it to the actions of the command. In turn, another well-known propagandist, Anastasia Kashevarova, speaks of the beginning of an internal power struggle, as well as pressure on the country's current leadership. >> [music]