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A former Russian commander, Ivan Popov, who criticized Moscow's military leadership in Ukraine, was sentenced to five years in prison for large-scale fraud. Popov, a former major general who fought in Chechnya and commanded Russian units in southern Ukraine, was found guilty of stealing over $1.56 million worth of metal products intended for fortifications along the Ukrainian frontline. His lawyer plans to appeal.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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