From General to Governor: Putin Pushes a ‘New Elite’ of War Veterans

The New York Times | May 22, 2026, 5:01 a.m. | Original
The popular leader of a region bordering Ukraine is replaced by a military commander as President Vladimir V. Putin looks to reward those who fought in his war.
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