"UK Intel Reveals Russia National Guard Equipping with Heavy Weapons to Safeguard Putin"
Russia's 200,000-strong national guard force, known as Rosgvardia, is set to be equipped with heavy weaponry, indicating its growing importance in ensuring regime security for President Vladimir Putin, according to UK intelligence. The decision comes after the Wagner mercenary group's uprising in June, although there is no evidence that Rosgvardia took effective action against them. The move suggests that the Kremlin is increasing resources for Rosgvardia as a key organization for regime security, potentially reflecting Putin's growing isolation and paranoia.