Putin Ousts Kremlin Insider Opposed to Ukraine War Amid Rising Internal Dissent
In a stark reminder of Kremlin intolerance for dissent, Vladimir Putin has dismissed Dmitri Kozak, a close aide who opposed the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting cracks within Russia’s leadership and underscoring the global stakes for American national security.
President Vladimir Putin's recent decree removing Dmitri Kozak from his post as Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration marks more than just a personnel change—it exposes a Kremlin grappling with internal discord over its disastrous war in Ukraine. Kozak, known for his longtime close ties to Putin and his rare public opposition to the "special military operation," represents one of the highest-ranking officials to fall out of favor for advocating peace. What Does Kozak’s Fall Signal About Putin’s Regime? Kozak attempted repeatedly to steer Russia away from further military escalation by proposing ceasefire plans and reforms aimed at strengthening judicial...
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