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Ukraine replaces its Defense Minister amid ongoing Crimea offensive

President Zelensky dismisses Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, a key figure since 2021.

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This move comes as Ukrainian forces step up operations in occupied Crimea.

A successor is expected to be named soon to stabilize the front.

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Ce remaniement ministériel survient à un moment critique pour l’Ukraine, alors que ses forces mènent une offensive majeure en Crimée. La stabilité de la chaîne de commandement est cruciale pour la suite des opérations militaires et les relations avec les alliés occidentaux.

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