Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to the headquarters of the invading Russian forces in Rostov-on-Don further underscores the gravity of the situation. General Valery Gerasimov, the Chief of the General Staff, briefed Putin on the progress of the ‘special military operation,’ Russia’s euphemism for the invasion of Ukraine.In the game of thrones within the Russian military command, there has been a significant reshuffling. General Colonel Viktor Afzalov has ascended to the seat of power as the new commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces, replacing the seasoned Army General Viktor Surovikin.

