Gerasimov Inspects Russia's West Grouping Units, Briefed By Commander Kuzovlev
Army General Gerasimov, Russia's First Deputy Defense Minister, received commander Kuzovlev's account of troop readiness and combat operations, the ministry said.
- Gerasimov holds the dual posts of General Staff chief and First Deputy Defense Minister.
- Kuzovlev, the West grouping's commander, presented the readiness and operations report in person.
- Russia's Defense Ministry posted the visit to its Telegram channel on July 18, 2026.
Why it matters: Authority is not proclaimed, it is demonstrated each time a subordinate reports and a superior listens.
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