Russia is running out of people for its war in Ukraine — so Putin is handing out passports in Transnistria. Putin signed a decree allowing residents of Moldova's breakaway region to obtain Russian citizenship without living in Russia or speaking Russian — Politico. 1/
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Ten officials charged over fortifications; Belgorod, Bryansk under fire
Ten officials are defendants in a criminal case over the construction of border fortifications. Both Belgorod and Bryansk have been hit regularly by Ukrainian artillery, missiles and drones, and have faced persistent power shortages and internet blackouts. 8X
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Former Kursk governor jailed for corruption after Ukrainian incursion; predecessor shot himself
The former governor of neighboring Kursk region was jailed earlier this year on corruption charges after losing his job following a major Ukrainian incursion. His predecessor shot himself last year while awaiting expected charges on related accusations. 7/
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Bryansk governor replaced by ex-Luhansk occupation official
Bryansk governor Alexander Bogomaz was also replaced — by Egor Kovalchuk, who previously worked in Russia's occupation administration in the Ukrainian Luhansk region. 5/
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Putin replaces Gladkov with general accused of shooting POWs
Putin replaced Gladkov with Alexander Shuvaev — a general whose "Slavyansk" Brigade has been accused by Kyiv of shooting Ukrainian prisoners of war. Shuvaev is a graduate of the Kremlin's "Time of Heroes" programme, which trains war veterans for government posts. 4/
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Belgorod governor questions internet blackouts and Telegram throttling
Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of Belgorod, had publicly questioned the government's internet blackouts and moves to throttle Telegram — which he used to warn residents about incoming Ukrainian drone and missile strikes. 2/
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Gladkov’s friend doubts Putin’s rebuilding promises
A friend of Gladkov: "He complained that Putin was always promising to rebuild bombed-out areas but didn't believe it would ever happen." 3/
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Russia kills two in Dnipro missile, drone strike
Russia killed two people in the city of Dnipro in a nighttime attack using a ballistic missile and dozens of drones. Recently, Russian forces have been striking the city almost every night, with local residents describing the situation as 'hell.' DSNS
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Head of National Police Vyhivskyi did not resign
Head of National Police Vyhivskyi did not submit his resignation https://
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Ukrainian forces destroy Russian howitzer, damage another, hit ATVs in Kupyansk
Ukrainian soldiers from the 41st Mechanized Brigade destroyed one Russian 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer, damaged another, and also attacked quad bikes (ATVs) on the Kupiansk direction.