From General to Governor: Putin Pushes a ‘New Elite’ of War Veterans
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. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
Topics: Putin, fought, those, reward, looks, Vladimir, President, commander, military, replaced, Ukraine, bordering, region, leader, popular, Veterans, Elite’, ‘New, Pushes, Governor, General
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/world/europe/russia-belgorod-governor.html