#Putin has appointed #Alexey_Dyumin commander of the northern direction of the "special military operation." Before that, he was president of #Tula.

#Dyumin is #Putin's man, his former bodyguard.

Why did #Putin appoint him to the #Kursk direction?

It's very simple: #Putin doesn't trust any of his generals.

#Dyumin's appointment indicates serious problems in the #Russian army. And this is understandable -