*HISTORY* Can anyone help me with this history question?

While Rasputin did not have any direct power, he was able to influence who would be put into decision making positions. Nicholas knew about the rampant rumors about Rasputin and Alexandra, but he could not disappoint her to get rid of Rasputin. Russian generals and ministers made decisions to perform badly in the war with the intent of discrediting Rasputin and they took it way too far.