Russia to escalate Ukraine military operations??? Valery Gerasimov take over command from Surovikin

Russia Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu announce change of leadership in the Russian Special Military Operation in Ukraine, replacing Surovikin with his direct superior, Valery Gerasimov - with Surovikin becoming one of the 3 deputies under him.

This may be a signal that Russia is likely to escalate the military operation with the appointment of an even higher ranked officer to take charge of the overall operations (maybe even a declaration of war on Ukraine?)

On top this signal, Russian heavy equipments are spotted in Belarus spotting the Z marking; and a huge portion of the Russian fleet at Novorossyisk, including a landing ship and an amphibious ship left port and entered the Black Sea.

Something seemed to be brewing... perhaps the long anticipated Super Duper Uber Russian Winter Offensive....

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