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Putin visits Russian troops in occupied Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the headquarters of Russian troops fighting in Ukraine early Tuesday, his second trip to the Russian-held territories there since March.
The Russian leader then moved by helicopter to the headquarters of the Russian National Guard of the eastern Luhansk region to hear a report from commanders.
In both locations, Putin congratulated the military on Orthodox Easter, which was celebrated Sunday and presented them with icons.
 
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Russian MFA summons US, UK and Canadian ambassadors due to "gross interference in the internal affairs of Russia", ostensibly as a result of their actions in the context of the Kara-Murza show trial. Earlier on Zakharova claimed that any diplomats involved in such would be expelled from the country.

We could be looking at a possible expulsion of this trio, which would be major news. I'm calling 50/50 odds on this right now (the alternative is just some sort of "strong protest", which would be kind of weaksauce given Zakharova's bellicose post).

1352 UTC update: the MFA issued a long-winded statement concerning the UK ambassador specifically, where they allege "clear violation by London of the fundamental principles of diplomatic communication" - although there's no info on any retaliatory steps.

No word yet on what they told the US and Canadian diplos, but what's good for the goose is probably good for the gander. Neither ambassador addressed the journos upon leaving the MFA building.

This could still go either way and is worth keeping an eye on.

Sources: https://ria.ru/20230418/posly-1866069459.html; https://ria.ru/20230418/kara-murza-1866122962.html
 
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