General Sergey Surovikin, the Russian commander in charge of operations in Ukraine, says that the "situation is tense" for the Russian army in Ukraine. In the same video, Surovikin, known widely as "General Armageddon" says the situation is "not simple" but that the Russian army will ensure the "safety of civilians" in the region.

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