Reuters has compiled information on Senior General Valery Gerasimov, the 67-year-old chief of staff of the Russian army, who was appointed by the Russian defense minister to lead troops in the Ukraine war. It is Russia’s largest senior appointment since it began its invasion of Ukraine in February last year.
Criticism of the Russian Army
Many nationalist war bloggers are allowed by the Russian government to comment on the war. Everyone used to blame Gerasimov that russian army The country, which has been modernized and equipped with new, more expensive weapons in the past 15 years, has not been able to conquer neighboring Ukraine. which is much smaller than Russia
Critics from Ukraine, the West, and even Russia themselves say the Russian forces are inexperienced. Inadequately prepared armies and weapons, slow to respond, and often have a multi-directional and often distant command structure.
There had been rumors for months that Gerasimov, who was not often seen in public, had It may be excluded from Russia’s unplanned desire to mobilize, but did not achieve the desired results.
Leaders of pro-Russian groups including Yevgeny Prygosin, founder of the mercenary Wagner Group, and Chechen Republican leader Ramzan Kadyrov They were also critical of Gerasimov. As they claimed victory in the battle of their semi-independent forces.
On the side of supporters of the Russian army, Russia has always performed poorly in the early stages of any war, and has struggled with factors, technology and command over the past 10 months. is being fixed
What will the Ukrainian-Russian battle be like?
The Russian Defense Ministry said commander’s seniority This “military special operation” in Ukraine reflects the escalation of the war. and the necessity for the development of the organization and the command system of the Ministry
Gerasimov’s deputy commander will have both Gen. Sergei Suravikhin, the former commander of the war zone appointed three months ago, nicknamed “General Armageddon”, General Oleg Zalyukov and Senior General Ayudhya. Lexay Kim, Deputy Chief of Staff
Igor Korotchenko, a military expert who regularly appears in Russian state media, said that President Putin’s decision to appoint Gerasimov was “a very difficult decision”. This is because Ukraine received heavy weapons with a longer range from the West. and Ukraine may receive additional armored fighting vehicles and tanks from Western nations.
Korotchenko said that The appointment of Gerasimov to lead the army this time This raises the possibility that Russia may use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. He stated that “The appointment of Gerasimov means that the Russian army may, without exception, use all forms of mass destruction by means of ordnance.”
On Tuesday, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said Russia would increase its arsenal. Develop aviation technology to evade air strikes. and develop more drone production
Russian politics after appointment ‘Gerasimov’ How will it be?
This was the appointment of Gerasimov to take direct orders from the Russian leader. May be a signal to the Western nation that Russia is determined to win the war. Reinforcing the position of the Russian Armed Forces against the armed forces of the pro-Russian autonomous bloc. and making Gerasimov more responsible for day-to-day operations.
However, Tatiana Stanovaya, founder of analytics firm R.Politik, said the appointment of Gerasimov should not make much difference. where she saw President Putin is looking for an effective strategy. While Russia tends to lose the war. He attempted to reshuffle command positions to increase the likelihood of a Russian handicap in the war. This could be Gerasimov now. And it could be someone else in the near future.
Who is Grazimov?
Russian leaders appointed Gerasimov as chief of staff and deputy defense minister on Nov. 9, 2012, three days after Putin’s longtime ally Sergey Shoigu was appointed defense minister.
President Putin, Gerasimov and Shoigu each possess a “nuclear handbag” and have the power to direct a nuclear strike.
Gerasimov played a key role in the 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine and his military support for President. Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian Civil War
US State Department There are sanctions against Gerasimov. One day after Russia invaded Ukraine by reasoning that He was one of three senior Russian officials who were directly responsible for this war.
Gerasimov, however, communicated on occasion with General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States.
For a brief history of Gerasimov. He was born on September 8, 1955 and rose through the ranks from service in the tank corps. Until graduating from the Russian Military Academy which is a high military institution in 1997
- source: Reuters
