Politics● ElevatedJul 20 · Jul 20, 2026, 1:30 AM
Ukraine ousted defence chief whose reforms riled army bosses
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from russiaherald.com · Russia
Ukraine has removed its defense chief, whose reforms reportedly caused friction with army leaders. This decision indicates a notable change in military leadership and internal policy disagreements.
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