Putin appoints Ukraine veteran governor as military gains prestige
Briefly

"Pervyshov's appointment served as an example of how the war in Ukraine is being cast by the Kremlin as an opportunity for society to replace oligarchic elites with patriotic workers and soldiers, and a tool to advance one's political career."
"Last month, the Kremlin announced the appointment of 10 graduates from this program to various sectors of the government, from presidential envois to managers in defense contractors to regional ministerial roles."
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