Putin consolidates armed forces' powers into one: new problem for Zelensky?

Published on Aug 05, 2026 08:11 pm IST

President Vladimir Putin announced a sweeping military reshuffle, appointing new commanders for Russia's operations in Ukraine, naming the head of the new Unmanned Systems Forces, and overhauling military logistics. The shake-up comes as Moscow adapts to lessons from the Ukraine war, expands drone warfare capabilities, and pushes for further advances in Donetsk and southern Ukraine. Watch the latest updates on Russia's military reforms, Putin's top appointments, Ukraine war developments, and the growing role of drone warfare.

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