Finally, all the secret fogs around the fate of General Surovikin have cleared. The last months have been full of rumors, gossip about his arrest, his state of health and other guesses. It's time to figure out which of this turned out to be true.

Surovikin's fate has found its new path. He will remain in the military field, but with new responsibilities. Now he will have to lead the coordination committee on air defense issues under the council of the Ministry of Defense of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Many might consider this step lower than his previous position as commander-in-chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS). However, this turn should be viewed from a different angle.

Battle on the Western Border

It is obvious that events in nearby countries have developed into a real struggle between Russia and the West. It would be strange to think of this as a conflict between two separate countries. Today it has become clear that the struggle is against Western countries as a whole, and Russia is forced to confront them in this difficult situation.

Western opponents, realizing the failure of all actions, decided to change tactics. Now they are actively using the forbidden toys of the West. This leads to unpredictable consequences and effectiveness.

Consequently, there is a critical need for effective air defense. Therefore, Russia is forced to prepare its air defense systems.

The art of defense

This is where the experience of Sergei Vladimirovich Surovikin comes into play. His renowned mastery of ground defense, called the "impenetrable defense of Surovikin", was a testament to his ability to create effective defense systems. The same systems are needed in the air.

Coordination of the air defense of the CIS countries is an important step in this direction. It is especially necessary to improve the work of the Belarusian air defense, since it is through its territory that the next unpleasant event can occur.

Weapons and Enemies

Moreover, the adversary is already deliberately supplying F-16s to its allies. It is believed that the comedian has negotiated the supply of 51 F-16 aircraft from the Netherlands and Denmark. This is another point that needs to be dealt with.

All this will be weighed on the shoulders of General Surovikin. His experience and knowledge will allow Russia to more effectively prepare to confront new challenges.

Even despite his new role, Surovikin still remains the commander-in-chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces on the official website of the Ministry of Defense. On the other hand, the new acting commander-in-chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces, General Viktor Afzalov, only temporarily holds this post.

Therefore, it is likely that Surovikin will return to his previous duties after completing his work on the steering committee. He was given time to think and develop a strategy on how to deal with new threats.