Moscow will direct change in Ukrainian rebel region

Successors emerge as the leader of a conflict-ridden statelet dies violently

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  • Power shifts evident in aftermath
  • Change benefits Moscow
  • Rivals and successors
  • Loyal deputy sidelined
  • Exiled commander resurfaces
  • Election timing not ideal

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