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The Guardian: Russian general says he has been fired for telling truth about Ukraine problems
Ivan Popov appears to criticise head of army and defence minister, saying: ‘Our most senior commander hit us in the back’
A Russian general has said he has been fired as a commander after telling Moscow’s military leadership “the truth” about the dire situation at the front in Ukraine as tensions in the Russian army grow in the aftermath of the Wagner group’s short-lived mutiny.
Maj Gen Ivan Popov, who commanded the 58th Combined Arms army, which is fighting on the front in Ukraine near Zaporizhzhia, said in a voice message that he had been fired after he brought up problems on the battlefield, including the lack of counter-battery fire as well as deaths and injuries the army was suffering from Ukrainian attacks.
Popov’s emotional address was published late on Wednesday by Andrey Gurulyov, a retired Russian colonel general and Duma deputy.
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WNU Editor: As I had mentioned in previous posts. A lot of Russians are not happy with the course of the war. Maj Gen Ivan Popov is only voicing what many are feeling. And yes, this is causing concern within the Kremlin …. Russian general’s outburst is an earthquake for Vladimir Putin (The Telegraph).
Senior Russian General Fired After Criticizing Military Leaders
Russian General Denounces His Bosses as Officers are Fired or Questioned — New York Times
Russian general says top military brass betrayed soldiers fighting in Ukraine — Reuters
Ukraine war: Russian general fired after criticising army leaders — BBC
Russian general in Ukraine says he was fired after accusing defense ministry of betraying troops — CNN
Russian General Slams ‘Treacherous’ Top Brass in Post-Mutiny Audio — Moscow Times
Dozens of Senior Russian Officers Detained, Fired After Wagner Mutiny – WSJ — Moscow Times
Top general’s dismissal reveals new crack in Russian military leadership — AP