The appointment of the chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Valery Gerasimov means a return to the Russian offensive in Ukraine, says British Defense Minister Ben Wallace. His words are given by the website of the British government.
“The fact that Gerasimov personally took over the field command is certainly indicative. This is the visible tip of the iceberg of fractionality in the Russian command. Putin is apparently optimistic, and since Gerasimov’s reverence for the president is not in doubt, it is in doubt, Now we can expect a return of the tendency to the Russian offensive – regardless of how many human lives it will require, ”said Wallace.
He emphasized that in 2023 the international community was not tired of the help of Ukraine and did not split, as Putin expected, even conversely, the West accelerates his efforts.
On Monday, January 16, Wallace announced the provision of the largest military aid package today: Challenger 2 tanks, howitzers, armored personnel carriers FV430 MK3 Bulldog.