He shared this information on his channel.
According to the expert, the change of the Minister of Defense in the Russian Federation has led to a more organized approach, as Belousov began to develop a defense or offensive strategy based on the tasks set by Putin.
“What is being done became evident on December 16, during an extended meeting of the Ministry of Defense board, where Belousov summarized what he had accomplished over the past six months and reported to Putin. There, specific tasks were outlined with concrete deadlines. This indicates that there are accountable parties and timelines, and given the strict vertical structure and authoritarian regime, these will be met, which is very bad for us,” explains Oleg Starikov.
Regarding the change of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, he notes that whether it's Zaluzhny or Syrsky makes no difference, as the key factors are the objectives, troop preparation, the general staff, and command across various fronts. The expert emphasizes that if appointments align with the standards and professionalism required of each general, the troops will hardly notice the actual changes.
“The conclusion is this: Nothing has changed after the transition from General Zaluzhny to General Syrsky. We have only shifted to a positional war and fought in it throughout 2024, but we achieved success because the enemy has not managed to alter the course of the war in 2024,” concludes Oleg Starikov.
As reported by Politeka, Musiienko stated that by 2025, Iran and North Korea will no longer be able to assist Russia.
Additionally, Politeka wrote about Sheitelman commenting on the shelling of Ukraine on New Year's: "the Russian people welcome their 'brothers'".