Putin Sacks Top Russian General Amidst War Failures
General Oleg Salyukov has been relieved of his duties as commander-in-chief of the Russian Ground Forces after eight years in the position. He has been appointed to a deputy role within the Security Council. No replacement has yet been named. The dismissal follows revelations that Salyukov’s family profited from military-related events organized by his daughter-in-law’s firm.