Putin appoints ‘most bloodthirsty general yet’ while attack on Nato fears grow

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Colonel General Andrey Mordvichev, known as his ‘most bloodthirsty general,’ to lead Russian land forces, signaling a potential escalation in military actions against NATO. This appointment follows intensified attacks on Ukraine, including drone strikes on Kyiv and heavy shelling in the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing significant civilian damage. With warnings of increased Russian military capabilities near NATO borders and potential future aggression, concerns mount that a ceasefire in Ukraine could embolden Russia to target NATO states as early as 2027.

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