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Moscow Calls ICC Arrest Warrants for Military Leaders 'Absurd'

"We do not recognize the jurisdiction of this court, we are not a member of the relevant statute and therefore we do not recognize these warrants," Peskov...

International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Shoigu, Gerasimov

Both are wanted for directing attacks on civilian infrastructure, including Ukraine's energy grid, and causing excessive incidental harm to civilians.

No Changes Planned for General Staff, Putin Says

Observers have speculated that General Valery Gerasimov could be ousted amid the ongoing government shakeup.

Russian Army Chief Makes First Post-Mutiny Appearance Amid Rumors of Dismissal

The video showing Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov was released just days after Russian military bloggers claimed he had been dismissed.

Putin’s Occupied Ukraine Visit Seen as ‘PR Exercise’ to Counter Zelensky

Putin’s visit comes as Russian forces brace for what is expected to be a major Ukrainian counter-offensive.

Russian Military Reforms Target NATO Expansion, ‘Collective West’ – Gerasimov

Russia’s recently announced military reforms are a response to NATO’s likely expansion and the “collective West” using Ukraine...

Explainer: Who Is New Chief of Russian Forces in Ukraine Valery Gerasimov?

Valery Gerasimov, who in a surprise move was named to lead Russian troops in Ukraine after months of setbacks, has been Moscow's top general for the past...

Valery Gerasimov Appointed Commander of Russian Forces in Ukraine

Russia has once again replaced its top commander in Ukraine, putting army Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov in charge of its forces in the conflict, the...

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