The ex-commander of the “Center” and “North” troop groups was appointed acting. Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan
Quick Look
- Colonel General Alexander Lapin, who previously commanded the “Center” and “North” troop groups in the Northern Military District zone and was criticized by Ramzan Kadyrov for the withdrawal of troops from Krasny Liman, was appointed acting Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan by decree of Rais Rustam Minnikhanov.
- For final approval, the consent of the State Council of the republic is required.
- In his new position, Lapin will oversee support issues for SBO participants.
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Why It Matters
Alexander Lapin previously commanded the “Center” and “North” troop groups in the special military operation zone. In October 2022, Ramzan Kadyrov publicly criticized him for the withdrawal of troops from Krasny Liman, accusing him of insufficient communications and ammunition for those mobilized from the LPR.
The former commander of the “Center” and “North” troop groups in the special military operation (SVO) zone, Colonel General Alexander Lapin, who was repeatedly criticized by the head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov, was appointed acting deputy prime minister of Tatarstan. The corresponding decree was signed by the rais of the republic Rustam Minnikhanov.
For final approval of the position, Lapin’s candidacy must be approved by the State Council of Tatarstan.
Earlier, Minikhanov said that in his new position, the Colonel General will oversee issues of supporting the participants of the Northern Military District. For this purpose, a separate structural unit within the government was formed in Tatarstan.
In October 2022, Kadyrov accused Lapin of withdrawing troops from Krasny Liman. According to the head of Chechnya, the Colonel General, who led the defense of the Krasnoliman direction, deployed those mobilized from the Lugansk People's Republic at the borders. The official said that Lapin did not provide the military with the necessary communications and ammunition.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The State Council of Tatarstan will approve the candidacy of Alexander Lapin for the post of Deputy Prime Minister
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- When will the State Council of Tatarstan consider Lapin’s candidacy for final approval?
- What measures to support SVO participants does Lapin plan to implement in his new position?
- How will this appointment affect the relationship between the federal center and regional authorities in the context of the Northern Military District?
