Putin aims to show his control over his regime and army with trip to Rostov – ISW
Pravda Ukraine
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has travelled to Rostov to demonstrate his control over his regime and the Russian army.
Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW)
Details: Analysts recall that Russian President Vladimir Putin met with General Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the Russian General Staff, and senior officers at the headquarters of the Southern Military District in Rostov-on-Don on 19 August.