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Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s top prosecutor, security chief

File photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky taking part in a ceremony in Kyiv on June 2, 2022, the 99th day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. © Ukrainian Presidential Press Service / Handout via AFP

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday sacked his chief prosecutor and the head of the country’s security agency in the largest government shakeup since the start of Russia’s invasion nearly five months ago. The move came as a Ukrainian military official warned that Russia is preparing for the next stage of its offensive. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

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