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President Vladimir Putin and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. The Kherson-appointed leader Kherson is disappointed with the capabilities of the Russian defense minister. PHOTOS / REUTERS
Kherson is one of the four Ukrainian territories that Russia annexed by referendum. Stremousov, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was named the leader of the region.
After Putin announced the annexation of four Ukrainian territories, including Kherson, the Kiev army launched a counter-offensive that managed to recapture parts of Kherson.
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Stremousov said incompetent Russian military leaders were responsible for the withdrawal of Russian troops in the Kherson region.
Talk in a video thatpublication on his Telegram channel while providing daily updates on the situation in Kherson, Stremousov says many are saying that Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu should shoot himself in the midst of Russia’s declining war.
“Many people say that the defense minister, who allowed this to happen, could, as an officer, shoot himself,” Stremousov said.
“But, you know, the word ‘official’ is a word that a lot of people don’t understand,” he said, as quoted by ReutersFriday (7/10/2022).
Stremousov said the Russian defense ministry was made up of mediocre and corrupt ministers, generals and thieves.
His remarks came as Ukrainian forces continued their counter-offensive.