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Apr 2023
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Frustrated Putin sacks deputy defence mi...

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Day 427.

Today, we assess the evolving military situation on the ground, examine the news that Putin has sacked his deputy defence minister, reflect on the apparent assassination of a pro-Russian collaborator in the occupied Melitopol, and consider the latest developments following Zelensky’s call with President Xi.


Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Peter Dickinson (Atlantic Council). @AtlanticCouncil on Twitter.


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