Who is Russia's new war commander Gerasimov and why was he appointed?
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Meeting with Chief of the General Staff of Russia's Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov • President of Russia
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Russia appoints new military commander in Ukraine – CAJ News Africa
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Valery Gerasimov Named Russia's New Commander in Ukraine - Bloomberg
Russia's Top General Takes Over Ukraine War, Likely to Escalate
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 11
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Russian generals risk themselves to motivate troops after sluggish advance
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Samuel Bendett on X: Gerasimov appointed commander of Russian forces in Ukraine. / X
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Putin demotes Surovikin, replacing him with Gerasimov as commander of war in Ukraine
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New Reshuffle Of Leaders Sees Gerasimov Appointed Top Commander Overseeing Russian Forces In Ukraine – Eurasia Review
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gerasimov: Who is Russia's new war commander Gerasimov and why was he appointed? - The Economic Times
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Meeting of Defence Ministry Board • President of Russia