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+mkdocs-material-9.5.17+insiders-4.53.6 (2024-04-05)
+
+  * Ensure working directory is set for projects when using projects plugin
+  * Fixed #6970: Incorrect relative paths in git submodules with projects plugin
+
 mkdocs-material-9.5.17+insiders-4.53.5 (2024-04-02)
 
   * Fixed social plugin crashing when no colors are specified in palettes
diff --git a/docs/insiders/changelog/index.md b/docs/insiders/changelog/index.md
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 ## Material for MkDocs Insiders
 
+### 4.53.6 <small>April 5, 2024</small> { id="4.53.6" }
+
+- Ensure working directory is set for projects when using projects plugin
+- Fixed #6970: Incorrect relative paths in git submodules with projects plugin
+
 ### 4.53.5 <small>April 2, 2024</small> { id="4.53.5" }
 
 - Fixed social plugin crashing when no colors are specified in palettes