Ukraine war: Russia relieves Major General after he accused Moscow’s defence ministry of betrayal

Major General Ivan Popov, who commanded the 58th Combined Arms Army fighting in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region, was dismissed by the Kremlin after speaking out about the problems faced by his troops on the frontline.

Defence and Security Analyst Professor Michael Clarke explains the reasons behind the dismissal.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-russia-war-latest-putin-general-sacked-for-pointing-out-tough-situation-12541713

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