The deputy of the Krasnoyarsk City Council, Vyacheslav Dyukov, who previously spoke about troubles and prisoners in the Russian army, has returned from the special military operation zone. He announced his return on his personal page with a brief message of being in contact and reporting that his mission was complete.
Dyukov stated that all tasks tied to the humanitarian mission were fulfilled and that his next assignment would take him to the Northern Military District, a region he had been planning to visit since January. The message was simple and direct: I am home, he wrote, signaling the end of one phase and the preparation for another within the military district system.
It emerged that Dyukov has been present in the Northern Military District since February 29, a detail that appeared in the course of his public posts and official statements. The timing of his stay coincided with ongoing discussions among local government bodies about strategic plans for 2024, a context that later drew scrutiny and questions from political observers and the public alike.
The situation became part of a broader political controversy following a meeting of the local government commission. During that session, a plan to recruit subcontracted workers for the year 2024 was discussed, and remarks attributed to some participants drew sharp criticism. Reports suggested that there were controversial characterizations of the pool of individuals invited to join the special operation, including terms that referred to risks and vulnerabilities among the signatories. The exact wording sparked debate about ethics and professional standards in public service.
As a consequence of those statements, Vyacheslav Dyukov was removed from United Russia for breaching ethical guidelines. The decision underscored the sensitivity surrounding conduct and rhetoric by public officials in relation to military and humanitarian activities, and it marked a notable moment in the balance between political accountability and operational commentary from local representatives.
Earlier in autumn, Vitaly Milonov, a deputy in the State Duma, visited the Northern Military District. Milonov described the visit as a way to better understand frontline conditions and the realities on the ground. He explained that the transition within the military structure from an artillery corps to an assault corps entailed a promotion in rank, aligning with a broader pattern of organizational changes and tactical responsibilities observed across different formations.
In Milonov’s view, his role within the assault detachment went beyond strategic duties. He emphasized the political officer function that accompanies frontline units, noting that part of the responsibility includes engaging with soldiers, addressing their concerns, and helping to resolve problems tied to the demands of the special operation. This perspective highlighted the ongoing involvement of political leadership in military operations and civilian support efforts alike.
Meanwhile, reports from another former member of parliament in Chelyabinsk indicated an arrest related to bribery allegations that arose before the individual traveled to the Northern Military District. The incident was described in the context of broader investigations and the scrutiny that public officials face during periods of heightened military activity. The development added another layer to the complex political and legal landscape surrounding operations in the region, illustrating how regional political figures and governance structures intersect with enforcement and accountability processes.