Andrey Ivanayev

military

Andrey Ivanayev is a Russian military officer who was appointed by President Vladimir Putin as the commander of the 'Center' military grouping in the zone of special military operation in Ukraine. He previously led the 'East' military grouping and succeeded Valeriy Solodchuk, who was reassigned to lead all logistical services within the Ministry of Defense.

Events

• Putin signed an edict appointing Ivanov commander of the troops of…
• He also served as deputy commander of the 58th Army
• The head of state conducted other reshuffles in the leadership of…

Recent coverage

• Personnel changes in the Ministry of Defense in August–2026: whom and to what positions did Putin appoint — Вечерняя Москва
• Putin signed a decree on appointing Solodchuk deputy minister of defense — Ведомости
• Putin signed decrees on the appointment of generals Solodchuk and Ivanov to new positions — Коммерсантъ
• Putin announced the merger of all rear services of the Ministry of Defense. They will be headed by Valery Solodchuk — Дождь
• Putin announced the appointment of new commanders for the 'Center' and 'East' force groups — Интерфакс
• Putin reported on personnel changes among military leadership — ASTRA
• Main points from Putin's statements at the meeting with the leadership of the Russian Ministry of Defense: — ТАСС (Telegram)
• Putin offered Andrey Ivanayev to head the 'Center' grouping — Коммерсантъ
• Putin held a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Defense – main points and new appointments: — РИА Новости (Telegram)
• Putin appointed Andrey Ivanov commander of the "Center" formation — Вести
• Putin stated that the 'Center' group in the SVO will be led by Andrey Ivanayev. — ТАСС (Telegram)