Ukrainian Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Head Kyrylo Budanov stated that the Kremlin made a decision to replace the Russian peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno-Karabakh with a contingent of conscripts.
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Budanov stated Kremlin decided to replace Russian peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno-Karabakh with conscripts
Ukraine is preparing for the most significant battle in its recent history.
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