Putin replaces Kursk Oblast governor due to management 'chaos' after
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Putin replaces Kursk Oblast governor due to management 'chaos' after Ukraine incursion, media reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed Kursk Oblast Governor Alexei Smirnov due to management "chaos" following Ukraine's incursion, opposition outlet Verstka reported on Dec. 6, citing sources. On Dec. 5, Putin appointed State Duma Deputy Alexander Khinshtein as interim governor of the oblast. According to Verstka, the Kremlin began seeking Smirnov’s replacement in early November, […]
Nearly 22,000 civilians have been evacuated from Kharkiv Oblast in
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Nearly 22,000 civilians have been evacuated from Kharkiv Oblast in 6 months, governor says

Nearly 22,000 residents have been evacuated from Kharkiv Oblast since May, with efforts ongoing to evacuate more residents from settlements near the front line, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on Nov. 23. "We are continuing evacuation efforts, bringing both children and adults to safety," Syniehubov said on air. Kharkiv Oblast has endured constant Russian […]