US official: Russia appoints new Ukraine war commander

US Doubts New Russian War Chief Can End Moscow's Floundering

Russia turned to Gen. Alexander Dvornikov, who, U.S. officials say, has a record of brutality against civilians in Syria and other war theaters.

U.S. doubts new Russian war chief can end Moscow's floundering

Russia has turned to Gen. Alexander Dvornikov, 60, one of its most experienced military officers, who U.S. officials say has a record of brutality in wars.

US doubts new Russian war chief can end Moscow’s floundering

Russia has tapped a new Ukraine war commander to take centralized control of the next phase of battle after its costly failures in the opening campaign and

U.S. doubts new Russian war chief can end Moscow's floundering

Russia has tapped a new Ukraine war commander to take centralized control of the next phase of battle after its costly failures in the opening campaign and carnage for Ukrainian civilians

US doubts new Russian war chief can end Moscow's floundering

Russia has tapped a new Ukraine war commander to take centralized control of the next phase of battle after its costly failures in the opening campaign and carnage for Ukrainian civilians. U.S. officials don't see one man making a difference in Moscow's prospects.

US doubts new Russian war chief can end Moscow’s floundering

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has tapped a new Ukraine war commander to take centralized control of the next phase of battle after its costly failures...