
Military observer Viktor Baranets assessed the prospects for the military leader’s return to active duty
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General Alexander Surovikin was previously on a business trip to Algeria. In recent years, he has held senior positions in the Russian military command.
After completing his business trip to Algeria, Russian Army General Alexander Surovikin returned to Moscow. The details of his return and future plans were revealed in a conversation with Tsargrad by military observer Viktor Baranets.
According to the expert, “General Armageddon” is remembered as one of the most severe military leaders of Russia in recent years. His tough and bold military operations are still the stuff of nightmares for the Ukrainian side, and his upcoming return directly indicates a change in the philosophy of warfare on Russia’s part.
Baranets emphasized that it would be strange to keep such a specialist away from the battle. “Russia and its army need such generals,” the observer noted.
He did not rule out that Surovikin would be sent to the Krasnolimansk direction, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are still creating “stress points,” or to the Slavyansk area, where the strategic battle of the year could take place. Baranets added that the capture of Krasny Liman and the liberation of the roads leading to Slavyansk would open up new prospects for the Russian army. And Surovikin’s experience would come in handy in this matter, the expert concluded.
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Possible appointment of Surovikin to the Krasnoliman direction or to the Slavyansk region.
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