After more than 40 days of war, Vladimir Putin changed his strategy and the top officials of his army. That’s why he appointed a new leader Commanding Russian troops: Alexander Dvornikov (Aleksandr, Russian) is a 60-year-old soldier who joined the Russian army in 1978 and the United States warned about him. persecution with the civilian population.
Following the announcement of the appointment, the National Security Advisor United States of AmericaJake Sullivan noted that the new Russian general has a history. “Atrocity against civilians” It predicts that it will apply the same scenario in scenarios such as Syria and on the territory of Ukraine.
Sullivan emphasized that since the beginning of the conflict with Ukraine, Russia has already made commitments. “war crimes”and that Alexander Dvornikov’s arrival at the head of the attack is a sign “There will be more”. In fact, various NGOs accuse the army of carrying out massacres in Syria.
military career
Dvornikov was instructed Suvorov Military School and at the Frunze Military Academy. He was a battalion commander in the 6th Guards Motor Rifle Brigade and also served in other regiments such as the 10th Guards Tank Division.
was rising in line North Caucasus Military District and in 2008 he became the head of the fifth army. Red flag. He also served as deputy commander of the Eastern Military District and chief of staff of the Central Military District.
Between 2015 and 2016, he was the director of the Armed Forces Group in Syria. There, Dvornikov would play a key role in the fight against the jihadists. Therefore, the Russian Government appointed him. Hero of the Russian Federation.
Since then Dvornikov, Southern Military DistrictUntil Putin recently decided to call him in to lead Russia’s military offensive in Ukraine.
What will happen now?
This Russian invasionBeginning on February 24, it is now changing its course and focusing specifically on the district area. Donbasrecognized independence by Putin days before the war started.
Now, what is expected is a “big war” In this area located in the east of the country, where Ukrainian and Russian troops will clash. In fact, EU Foreign Policy High Representative Josep Borrell warned this Monday of a concentration of Russian troops in eastern Ukraine. close Russian offensive against the Donbas region
“Russian troops are gathering to launch an offensive in the east. Donbas. “I fear that the fighting will escalate in the Donbas in the coming days,” he said.
I’m waiting for the great war
Advisor to the presidency of Ukraine and chief negotiator of peace talks with Russia, Mijailo Podoliakannounced this Sunday that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, will only agree to meet. settle the war when i finish this Close big fight of Donbas.
“Ukraine is always ready for a big war. We need to win it, especially in the Donbas. After that, we will have a stronger negotiating position that will allow us to dictate certain conditions. Then the presidents will meet, but this it can take two to three weekssaid Podoliak.