# The Troika Problem: How Rivalry Between Russia’s Intelligence Services Is Shaping the War and Threatening Western Security

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Podcast: [The Security Nexus Deep Dive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-security-nexus-deep-dive-7329574)
Published: 2026-03-21T00:57:17+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1355

## Resource

Russia’s intelligence system is built around competition, not coordination. That structure protects Putin but distorts analysis, degrades integration, and produces cascading failures. In Ukraine, those weaknesses manifested in poor strategic warning, disjointed operations, and a forced shift to tactical intelligence. Western services have recognized these dynamics but have not systematically exploited them. The Troika problem remains both a liability for Russia and an underused opportunity for its adversaries. https://www.thesecuritynexus.net

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