Amid a cabinet reshuffle by President Putin, a senior Defense Ministry official, Lt. Gen. Yury Kuznetsov, was arrested on bribery charges, highlighting a crackdown on corruption within Russia's military. Kuznetsov faces severe charges, with authorities uncovering a significant sum of cash and luxury items. Putin's replacement of Sergei Shoigu as defence minister and the nomination of Andrei Belousov signal potential further purges within the ministry. Shoigu's deputy's recent arrest has raised speculation about Shoigu's future, amidst scrutiny over Russia's military strategy in Ukraine, where Ukrainian resistance has proven formidable, causing setbacks for Russian forces. The implications of these internal power shifts remain uncertain as Russia navigates the ongoing conflict.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Kyiv with the aim of reaffirming American solidarity in light of the escalating Russian aggression.
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Russia has reopened a major front in its war with Ukraine in a move that will stretch Kyiv's already undermanned and outgunned forces as they wait for Western.. Sky News
Russia has reopened a major front in its war with Ukraine in a move that will stretch Kyiv's already undermanned and outgunned forces as they wait for Western.. Sky News
Russia has reopened a major front in its war with Ukraine in a move that will stretch Kyiv's already undermanned and outgunned forces as they wait for Western.. Sky News
Russia Defiantly Annexes , Occupied Regions of, Ukraine .
On September 30, Russian President Vladimir Putin proclaimed control over large swaths of Ukraine. .
NBC reports that the largest annexation..
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Ukraine counteroffensive: Kyiv forces regain control of towns outside Lysychansk
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