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Behind Zelenskyy's Security Shakeup

A deep and continuing rot of treason imperils Ukraine's battle against the Russians

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Olga Lautman
Jul 24, 2022
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When Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale assault on Ukraine in February, he really did believe that his operation to seize Kyiv would last less than a week. That’s largely because Putin has spent decades cultivating Ukrainian officials, oligarchs and political parties to impede Kyiv’s move toward democracy and independence from Russia. But they faile…

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Researcher/analyst: Russian hybrid war Senior fellow: Center for European Policy Analysis Senior Investigative researcher: Institute for European Integrity Syria Ukraine Network For investigative tips: innam07@proton.me https://linktr.ee/olgalautman
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