But some Kremlin watchers said the readiness to drop the "special military operation" tag may be a sign of deeper changes in Russia's military strategy — and of Mr. Putin's determination to prosecute the war now that the election is over.
Russia upgrades to 'war' from 'special military operation' in Ukraine
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ROME - A Kremlin decree says “unfriendly countries” can continue to pay for natural gas in foreign currency through a Russian bank that will convert the money into rubles.
Live updates: Kremlin decree allows foreign currency for gas
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