What does the cryptic crossword clue "Getting rid of former Russian president’s no good for Middle Eastern Gulf (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (synonym="former") + PU (synonym="PU") + NG (synonym="no good") + IN (synonym="Russian president") + G (synonym="no good") = EXPUNGING The answer is EXPUNGING.

Getting rid of former Russian president’s no good for Middle Eastern Gulf (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29407 | 7 Down | 2024-06-12 flower

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