Resignations of Key Putin Aides Signal Shifts in Russia's Power Dynamics
Dmitry Kozak, a long-time close associate of Vladimir Putin and a key figure in Russia's Ukraine policy, has resigned from his position as deputy chief of staff. His departure, amid ongoing tensions and the war in Ukraine, highlights shifts within the Kremlin and the diminishing influence of figures who might oppose or question Putin's policies. Kozak's career, marked by technocratic roles and involvement in Ukraine's annexation and conflict, ends with his move towards the business sector, symbolizing a significant change in Russian political dynamics.