Dismissed Russian commander Lapin heads General Staff of Russia's Ground Forces
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Commander of Russia's Central Military District dismissed
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Russian general dismissed after criticizing leadership – DW – 07/14/2023
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Ukraine news: Russia puts new military officer in charge
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Russian colonel general latest military commander to be replaced in Ukraine: UK
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Russian State Media Confirms That a Top General Is No Longer in His Post - The New York Times
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Kremlin, shifting blame for war failures, axes military commanders - The Washington Post
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 30, 2023
The Military Leaders Who Could Swing the Balance of Power in Russia - WSJ
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September 2018 – Russia Military Analysis
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Russia appoints new ground forces chief of staff despite leading hawks' criticism
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Chechen leader Kadyrov says Russia should use low-yield nuclear weapon in Ukraine
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WHAT HAPPENED TO GENERAL LAPIN? Commander of Russian troops in Ukraine, was removed from his post
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Russian general 'takes three weeks' holiday' - a day after Western officials said he had been FIRED
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Gennady Zhidko - Wikipedia