Russia has appointed its highest-ranking general to oversee its military campaign in Ukraine.
General Valery Gerasimov's appointment comes three months after a previous reshuffle.
He has been the Russian Army's Chief of General Staff for more than 10 years.
Gerasimov replaces Sergei Surovikin as commander in Ukraine - who has now been demoted to deputy.
The Defence Ministry says the changes will increase the effectiveness of how its operation is managed.
Russia's commanding officers have come under a lot of pressure and criticism in recent months, as Moscow has failed to achieve any major progress in its war in Ukraine.

Dmitri Trenin is a political analyst, he joins us live from Moscow to discuss this.

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