Russia Renames 'Terminator' Combat Vehicles After Putin's Grandfather

Russia has renamed its 'Terminator' tank support vehicles to 'Spiridon,' the name of Vladimir Putin's grandfather. This change reflects a symbolic shift in the naming convention for military equipment.

2 Jun, 12:43 — 2 Jun, 12:43

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Russia’s ‘Terminator’ tank support vehicle renamed ‘Spiridon’ — the name of Putin’s grandfather

Uralvagonzavod has renamed its Terminator tank support combat vehicle. The new name is Spiridon.

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First report: hotnews · 2 Jun, 09:24|Full coverage: 3 · 6h|Window: 6h

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Rusia a redenumit vehiculele de luptă „Terminator” după bunicul lui Vladimir Putin

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meduza2 Jun, 12:43

Russia’s ‘Terminator’ tank support vehicle renamed ‘Spiridon’ — the name of Putin’s grandfather

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Russia Renames 'Terminator' Combat Vehicles After Putin's Grandfather

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Russia’s ‘Terminator’ tank support vehicle renamed ‘Spiridon’ — the name of Putin’s grandfather

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Rusia a redenumit vehiculele de luptă „Terminator” după bunicul lui Vladimir Putin

Russia’s ‘Terminator’ tank support vehicle renamed ‘Spiridon’ — the name of Putin’s grandfather

Terminátor helyett Putyin nagypapájának nevére kereszteltek át az oroszok egy harci járművet

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