Gen. Sergei Surovikin, a former commander of Russia’s forces in Ukraine who was linked to the leader of an armed rebellion, has been dismissed from his job as chief of the air force, according to Russian state media.
The agency frequently represents the official position of the Kremlin through reports citing anonymous officials in Russia’s defense and security establishment.
Alexei Venediktov, the former head of the now-closed radio station Ekho Moskvy, and Ksenia Sobchak, the daughter of a Putin-linked politician, both wrote on social media Tuesday that Surovikin had been removed. According to Sobchak, Surovikin was removed from his post Aug. 18, “by a closed decree. The family still has no contact with him.”
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Russia’s ‘General Armageddon’ Gets the Boot Weeks After CoupSergei Surovikin has not been seen in public since late June, when he was trotted out to plead with Wagner mercenaries to stop their uprising.
Read more »
Wagner head Prigozhin says mercenary group making Russia ‘greater,’ Africa ‘freer’ in new recruitment videoWagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said in a Telegram video posted Monday that the mercenary force was making Russia 'greater' and Africa 'freer' while giving 'hell' to terrorist groups.
Read more »
Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin posts first video since short-lived mutiny in RussiaWagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin has posted a video appearing to show him somewhere in Africa, where he says Wagner is working to make the continent 'more free,' despite accusations of horrific human rights violations by the group. CBS News' Debora Patta reports.
Read more »
Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin appears in first video since short-lived mutiny in RussiaPrigozhin is seen standing in arid desert land, dressed in camouflage with a rifle in his hand, and hinting he's somewhere in Africa.
Read more »
Was Bruce Willis Forced To Star In Armageddon? His Controversial Casting ExplainedHow Bruce Willis ended up in Armageddon.
Read more »
Blood-red walls of Roman amphitheater unearthed near 'Armageddon' in IsraelGround-penetrating radar is revealing the secrets of a Roman legion camp near Tel Megiddo, including the ancient camp's amphitheater for combat training.
Read more »