Putin's close associate Dmitry Kozak had resigned from his position as deputy Kremlin chief of staff of his own accord, Peskov said.

▪️ Earlier, the ISW linked Kozak's dismissal to disagreements with Putin. In particular, Kozak insisted on negotiations with Ukraine.

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