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Putin Appoints Patrushev and Dyumin as Kremlin Aides

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has made several key appointments and changes in his administration. Nikolai Patrushev, a long-time ally of Putin, was appointed as an aide, along with Alexei Dyumin, the governor of the Tula region. Meanwhile, Anton Vaino remains as Putin's chief of staff, and Dmitry Peskov continues to serve as press secretary.

    1. This indicates that the Kremlin is not seeking an exit from Ukraine, but once to extend their ability to endure the conflict as long as possible.
    2. Russia is very limited [on] how much they can increase scale, due to economic deficiencies. However, they can maintain a certain level of attritional warfare. And are likely hoping to do that longer than Ukraine can.
    1. As Putin digs in for the long term, with the 'special military operation' now being the central organising principle of his regime, he knows he needs technocrats to keep his war machine going.