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Russia appoints top soldier Valery Gerasimov to oversee Ukraine campaign

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has appointed Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov to oversee the military campaign in Ukraine, in the latest shake-up of Moscow's military leadership.

In a statement, the defence ministry said Mr Shoigu had appointed Mr Gerasimov as commander of the combined forces group for the "special military operation" in Ukraine. It is the most senior position among Russia's battlefield generals.

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