Posted 9/18/2023, 6:11:24 PM

Zelensky Shakes Up Ukraine's Wartime Leadership as He Seeks More Defense Aid and Support

Ukraine dismissed all six deputy defense ministers, shaking up wartime leadership as President Zelensky prepares to address the UN and meet with Congress.
Zelensky is seeking to demonstrate tighter management of the defense ministry, which oversees billions in military aid.
Bulgaria found drone wreckage carrying explosives, the latest debris discovery in NATO countries near Ukraine.
Russia's role as a top global arms supplier is declining as it prioritizes its own wartime needs, according to a new report.
A UN report cited over 20,000 arrests for antiwar protests in Russia as part of a wider crackdown on dissent and independent media.

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