Dmitry Kozak, Deputy Head of the Russian leader's administration and one of Vladimir Putin's close associates, has recently proposed that he end the war in Ukraine and begin peace negotiations. Source: The New York Times,

For decades, President Vladimir Putin turned to one loyal aide for some of his most delicate assignments. These days, Dmitry N. Kozak, 66, is not responsible for much at all, with many of his powers having shifted to another

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