“Two powerful supporters of President Vladimir Putin turned on Russia’s military leadership on Saturday after it ordered a retreat from a key city in eastern Ukraine, a striking sign of dissent within the Russian elite that comes as the Kremlin tries to project an image of strength and unity,” the New York Times reports.
Putin Supporters Enraged by Military’s Retreat
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