The 'brutal' new general leading Putin's war

10/13/22 • 11 min

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There's been a horrifying turn in the war in Ukraine this week, with Russia targeting civilians in the capital Kyiv, and in a string of other major cities. It's likely an order that came from the president, Vladimir Putin, but it was executed by a new military commander, Sergei Surovikin, known for his brutality. Today, retired Australian army major general and military strategist, Mick Ryan, on the changing face of the conflict. Featured: Mick Ryan, military strategist and retired major general, Australian Army

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