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Vladimir Putin loses 40th high-ranking officer in latest blow to Russian forces
As Russia's bloody invasion of Ukraine reaches its 50th day of fighting, the Kremlin has reportedly lost its 40th high-ranking officer, Lieutenant Colonel Denis Mezhuev
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My...My....this has to be embarrassing for Vlad...