Putin omits Ukraine war in police greeting, first since 2021

In his November 10, 2026 greeting to MVD employees, Putin omitted any reference to the war in Ukraine or annexed territories, a notable departure from his recent practice. This rhetorical shift may signal an attempt to normalize domestic security messaging or reflect a strategic de-escalation in public discourse, though its policy implications remain unclear.

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