Frustrated Putin sacks deputy defence minister & Zelensky appeals to China

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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