Валерий Герасимов

military

Valeriy Gerasimov is the head of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces and serves as a key military advisor to President Vladimir Putin. He regularly reports to Putin on military operations, particularly those related to Ukraine, with meetings occurring almost daily. His role includes providing updates on strategic strikes and operational outcomes, such as attacks on Kyiv and the liberation of Kursk region. Gerasimov's position indicates significant influence within Russia's military hierarchy and its relationship with the presidency.

Recent coverage

Medvedev named territories where a new security zone will be established in the area of the Special Military Operation — Коммерсантъ
Fake rhetoric from Kyiv is needed by them for self-preservation, says Medvedev — Вести
Russia's Ministry of Defense reports that demining and clearing operations are underway in Krasny Lymen — Вести
Russian Armed Forces thwarted Zelenskyy's attempt to distract attention from the liberation of Konstantinovka — Вести
Ukrainian fighters pushed back several kilometers from Konstantinovka — Вести
SBU denies full capture of Konstantinovka by Russia — Дождь
Russian General Staff: After Konstantinovka, troops advance on Druzhkovka and Slaviansk — Коммерсантъ
Footage from Konstantinovka shown to Putin — Коммерсантъ
Rudskiy: Western forces complete liberation of Red Liman — Вечерняя Москва
Putin Raises Issue of Granting Colonel Kartavkin the Rank of Major General After Capture of Konstantinovka — Вечерняя Москва
Main news for early morning July 4 — Коммерсантъ
Putin Instructs to Consider New Rank for Commander of Russia's 6th Division, Kartavkin — Вести
Russian troops have liberated 133 settlements in Donbas and New Russia since the beginning of the year — Москва 24
Gerasimov: Russia's 4th Motorized Rifle Brigade Will Be Reorganized into a Division — Коммерсантъ
Gerasimov says Ukrainian forces are trying to regain positions in the Kupiansk area — Интерфакс
Gerasimov reports that the operation to take control of Red Liman is concluding — Интерфакс
Gerasimov reports that Russian forward units have entered Dobropolsk — Интерфакс
Gerasimov: Russian forces are almost taking Red Liman — Коммерсантъ
Russia's 4th Military Brigade to be reformed into a division in 2026 — Вести
Putin visited a Russian military headquarters; troops reportedly fully seized Konstantinovka in Donetsk (unconfirmed) — Meduza