EU's military panel meets: Putin names new Ukraine commander

Moscow has turned to Gen Alexander Dvornikov, 60, one of Russia's most experienced military officers and a general with a record of brutality against civilians in Syria and other war theatres

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (right) and Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Kyiv. (Photo: AP/PTI)

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2 min read Last Updated : Apr 10 2022 | 11:21 PM IST

After its striking post-invasion setbacks, Russia has appointed a new Ukraine war commander, a US official said Sunday.

Russia has turned to Gen. Alexander Dvornikov, 60, one of Russia's most experienced military officers and – according to US officials – a general with a record of brutality against civilians in Syria and other war theatres.

The senior official who identified the new commander was not authorised to be identified and spoke on condition of anonymity.

But the White House national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said “no appointment of any general can erase the fact that Russia has already faced a strategic

Topics : Vladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelensky Russia Ukraine Conflict Moscow

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