US EditionRussian general who served in Ukraine war is dismissed: Reuters
- On September 21, 2025, Russian military leadership ended Colonel General Alexander Lapin's active duty service in Moscow following his involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.
- Lapin was removed from his position following criticism related to setbacks on the battlefield, including Russian forces pulling back from Lyman in 2022 and unsuccessful offensives in the Sumy and Chernihiv regions.
- He previously commanded Russia's Central Military District, the 'Center' and 'North' groupings near Ukraine, and later led the Leningrad Military District until replaced by Colonel General Yevgeny Nikiforov.
- Lapin, who is 61 years old, was awarded the Hero of the Russian Federation title in July 2022 but was later called “a good-for-nothing” general by Ramzan Kadyrov.
- After dismissal, Lapin assumed a civilian role assisting Tatarstan's head Rustam Minnikhanov with veteran support, reflecting his transition out of active military command.
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He was best known for his role at the beginning of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Now Colonel General Alexander Lapin is said to have been released. There is also a change of personnel in the Kremlin.
Russian General Alexander Lapin Dismissed From Military Service – Reports
A Russian general who had faced growing criticism from pro-war figures over battlefield setbacks in Ukraine was dismissed from military service, Russian media reported over the weekend, citing sources familiar with his removal.
Aleksandr Lapin, the former commander of the Russian army's Center and North groups, was reportedly officially dismissed from the military on Sunday. Lapin faced criticism in 2022 for failing to defend occupied northeastern Ukraine, the Telegraph reports. Despite opposition from Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, he became chief of staff of the Russian Ground Forces in early 2023, then commander of the Leningrad Military District in March 2024 and o…
Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin dismisses General Alexander Lapin. He is to enter civilian service – far from the front.
Putin General Alexander Lapin has probably finally retired. The once powerful commander of the Army Group Center has been put to death and will be allowed to look after veterans - especially in his home Tatarstan.
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