The conflicts between Z-bloggers reflected the struggle between Solovyov and Alaudinov for influence.
A struggle for influence over the public agenda is underway between TV host Vladimir Solovyov and Akhmat special forces commander Apti Alaudinov, and conflicts between Z-bloggers, including over fundraising for the SVO, are a reflection of this struggle. Fundraising for the military amounts to billions, yet remains opaque and unaccountable.