(Reuters) – General Sergei Surovikin, a key figure in Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, is currently taking a period of rest, according to a statement from a lawmaker of the ruling party on Wednesday.
Andrei Kartapolov, the head of the State Duma Defence Committee, revealed in a video posted on social media that Surovikin is currently unavailable, saying, “Surovikin is currently resting and not available at the moment.”
Since the armed mutiny by mercenary fighters on June 23-24, Surovikin has not made any public appearances, leading to unconfirmed reports suggesting that he may have been detained for questioning.
(Reporting by Reuters)
General Sergei Surovikin, a prominent figure within Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, is currently taking a well-deserved period of rest. This was confirmed by a statement made by a lawmaker from the ruling party on Wednesday. The news came after Andrei Kartapolov, the head of the State Duma Defence Committee, shared a video on social media, informing the public that Surovikin is currently unavailable. Kartapolov stated, “Surovikin is currently resting and not available for now.” Since a violent armed mutiny occurred on June 23-24, Surovikin has not made any public appearances. This absence has sparked speculation, with unconfirmed reports suggesting that he might have been detained for questioning. Further details remain unclear at this time.
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