Coverage dated January 10, 2023 to January 11, 2023

Russia replaces military commander in Ukraine again — after just 3 months

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Sergei Surovikin, the commander of Russia's forces in Ukraine for the past three months, will become Valery Gerasimov's deputy, the ministry said.

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Fox News
Putin demotes commander of his forces in Ukraine to deputy role after 3 months on the job (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 10, 2023
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Russian President Vladimir Putin demoted the commander leading his troops in Ukraine to a deputy role after serving in the top job for just three months.
The Times of Israel
Russia again replaces military commander in Ukraine (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Jan 10, 2023
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Washington Examiner
Putin replaces commander of war in Ukraine (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 10, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to replace the leader of his forces in Ukraine after only three months.
PBS NewsHour
Russia replaces top military officer in charge of Ukraine conflict (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Jan 10, 2023
PBS NewsHour's feed description
It's a move that appears to reflect the Kremlin's dissatisfaction with the current leadership and flaws in the military's performance.
The Guardian
Russia replaces general in charge of Ukraine war in latest military shake-up (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 10, 2023
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Valery Gerasimov to replace Sergei Surovikin, who was appointed in October, as Zelenskiy mocks claims of Russian victory in Soledar
NBC News
Putin replaces commander of Russia’s war in Ukraine after just 3 months (opens NBC News)
Published Jan 10, 2023
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Valery Gerasimov takes over from Sergei Surovikin, who will now serve as one of his deputies, Russia's defense ministry said Wednesday.
Insider
Russia demoted the 'absolutely ruthless' general who has been leading the war in Ukraine less than 3 months after promoting him (opens Insider)
Published Jan 10, 2023
Insider's feed description
Gen. Sergei Surovikin is being replaced after getting the job last October. He will now serve as a deputy to his successor, Gen. Valery Gerasimov.
Washington Times
Putin replaces commander in Ukraine after only three months (opens Washington Times)
Published Jan 10, 2023
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has demoted the commander leading his forces in Ukraine after only three months on the job, replacing him with the country’s top general who is now expected to produce battlefield success where all others have failed.
CBS News
Russia replaces military commander in Ukraine again — after just 3 months (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 10, 2023
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Sergei Surovikin, the commander of Russia's forces in Ukraine for the past three months, will become Valery Gerasimov's deputy, the ministry said.
Deutsche Welle
Russia appoints Gerasimov as overall commander in Ukraine – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jan 10, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Moscow has swapped out its command in Ukraine for a third time in almost 11 months. Army chief Valery Gerasimov is now to take over, seemingly in a bid to salvage Russia's faltering invasion of its neighbor.
NBC News
Putin appoints new military commander in Ukraine amid new Russian offensive (opens NBC News)
Published Jan 11, 2023
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Ukraine is preparing for a major Russian offensive after President Putin appointed General Valery Gerasimov to lead the “special military operation” in Ukraine, replacing the previous commander after just three months. NBC News’ Matt Bradley reports from Kyiv.
Oil Price
Russia Replaces Ukraine War Commander (opens Oil Price)
Published Jan 11, 2023
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Russia has replaced the commander in charge of Moscow’s war in Ukraine, appointing Valery Gerasimov in place of Sergey Surovikin
Washington Examiner
Putin replaces 'General Armageddon' as commander of Russia's war in Ukraine after just 3 months (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 11, 2023
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced the commander leading his country's war in Ukraine just three months after he handed him the job.
Al Jazeera
Who is Russia’s new Ukraine war commander Valery Gerasimov? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jan 11, 2023
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The seniority of the new general in charge reflects the war’s expansion and need to improve organisation and command.