In eastern Ukraine, intense offensive and defensive actions are believed to continue, with Russian forces attempting to break through in nearby towns with the aim of gaining control of Ukrainian bases.

Under these circumstances, Russia's Defense Minister Shoigu appointed Chief of the General Staff Gerasimov as the new commander-in-chief of the military invasion, and the top of the military uniform group took command of the invasion himself.

In an attempt to seize Bakhmut, one of the Ukrainian strongholds in the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, the Russian army dispatched many fighters to the nearby town of Soledar and attempted to break through. claimed to have taken control of



In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russia on the 11th, saying, "The terrorist state is disguising part of its almost-destroyed town as a military achievement." showed.



Under these circumstances, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on the 11th that Defense Minister Shoigu appointed Chief of the General Staff Gerasimov as the new commander-in-chief to lead the military invasion.



Mr. Slovikin, who has been commander-in-chief since October last year, has been appointed deputy commander, and two others have been appointed as deputy commanders.



In Russia, it is unusual for the Chief of the General Staff, who is the top uniformed officer of the military, to take command himself. explains.

Amid reports of conflict between the Russian military and the private military company Wagner over the military invasion, the Putin administration is believed to be aiming to clarify the chain of command and control the troops.



In addition, the Ukrainian side is becoming more cautious that the Russian army will prepare and launch a large-scale attack on the capital Kyiv and other areas early in the year.

Putin strongly rebukes deputy prime minister at government meeting

On the 11th, President Putin of Russia strongly reprimanded Deputy Prime Minister Manturov, who also serves as Minister of Industry and Trade, at the first government meeting of the year, saying that the procurement of aircraft-related aircraft, including military aircraft, was delayed.



President Putin said to Deputy Prime Minister Manturov, who repeatedly said that the work was on schedule, that it took too much time, saying, "Some companies do not even receive orders for this year. What are you kidding about? ' he expressed his dissatisfaction.



Furthermore, when Deputy Prime Minister Manturov replied that it would be completed within three months, he said, "I don't think you understand the situation we are in. Please finish it within one month." Do it."



With the prolonged military invasion of Ukraine and reports of a shortage of weapons in the Russian army, President Putin is believed to have expressed his frustration that procurement has not progressed as expected. The headline conveys President Putin's statement,

President Zelensky emphasizes preparations for border defense with Belarus

Ukrainian President Zelensky held a meeting on the 11th in the western province of Lviv on the security situation on the border with Belarus, which is adjacent to the north of Ukraine, and emphasized the idea of ​​preparing for border defense.



According to a photo released by the Ukrainian president's office, military and border security officials appeared to have attended the meeting, and President Zelensky received a report on strengthening border defense and security measures in the surrounding area.



At the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine in February last year, the Russian army also advanced ground troops from Belarus, which has an alliance relationship, and in Ukraine, etc., the Russian army launched a large-scale attack from Belarus to the capital Kyiv. I'm strengthening my vigilance that it might come.



According to the Belarusian Ministry of Defense, the Russian and Belarusian Air Forces will conduct joint exercises from the 16th of this month to the 1st of next month.



During the meeting, President Zelensky emphasized the idea of ​​preparing for border defense, stating that he could not confirm strong forces on the Belarusian border and that "we must prepare."