Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed his aide and former bodyguard Alexei Dyumin to oversee the military response to the Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk region, according to a federal lawmaker. Dyumin, who was tasked with supervising the counterterrorism operation, is the only non-cabinet member not connected to the military or security services present at a recent meeting with Putin. Putin ordered the military to dislodge Ukraine’s forces from Russian territory during this meeting.
Some speculate that Dyumin’s military experience, especially since the annexation of Crimea, will be crucial in coordinating defense efforts. According to a pro-war channel, Dyumin’s appointment signifies Putin’s dissatisfaction with military and security leaders, indicating that Moscow needed to intervene due to coordination issues. Despite claims about the appointment, there has been no official confirmation from the Kremlin, and military bloggers have revised or deleted posts about Dyumin’s alleged appointment.
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