Dmitri Kozak, a long-time collaborator of Putin, has resigned from the position of deputy head of the presidential administration, citing differences of opinion regarding the war in Ukraine.

Dmitri Kozak, known for the plan to federalize Moldova, has resigned from his position as deputy head of the presidential administration in Russia, confirming that he acted on his own initiative. Disagreements with President Putin, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine, have been reported as the reason for his resignation. Kozak has been a supporter of peace negotiations and has lost influence in the Kremlin, having a career of over two decades in the Russian administration.