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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Arpan Rai and Matt Mathers

Ukraine-Russia news – live: Putin to make major changes to armed forces after months of setbacks

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Vladimir Putin could order his troops to make a final “final push” on the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, officials in Kyiv fear.

Oleskiy Danylov, secretary of Ukraine’s Security Council, made the comments on Tuesday as he urged Western countries to urgently send more weapons.

“We must prepare for such events every day,” he said. “And we are preparing... The first and last question is always about weapons, aid to help us defeat this aggressor that invaded our country,” Mr Danylov said.

Earlier, Russia announced a major overhaul of its army following a series of setbacks in the war in Ukraine, it has been announced.

Defence minister Sergei Shoigu said in a statement on Tuesday the changes will be implemented over the next three years.

"Only by strengthening the key structural components of the armed forces is it possible to guarantee the military security of the state and protect new entities and critical facilities of the Russian Federation,” he said.

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