Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced Valery Gerasimov would take over as chief of military operations in Ukraine. General Sergei Surovikin was replaced as commander of forces after three months in the post.  On Wednesday, Russia’s Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu appointed Gerasimov to head the “special military operation” in Ukraine, while Surovikin was demoted to an … Continue reading Putin Names New Head of Ukraine Military Operations