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Gov Sitnikov is Vladimir Putin's placeman in his home region, so he's hardly a rebel or fearless teller of uncomfortable truths.

Until now, they have been happy to leave the pain to Brussels placemen.

In late March the placeman she had installed in the presidency announced on Facebook that he was resigning to “take a rest”.

Odds are growing that he will try to keep his job after 2022, or appoint a placeman and rule China from behind the scenes.

The militia had used threats to get their placemen to the top of the council.