Russia has appointed General Alexander Dvornikov to lead its Ukraine invasion

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Dvornikov became the first commander of the Russian Armed Forces in Syria during Russia's 2015 intervention.

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Russia is believed to have reorganized its military leadership in Ukraine, appointing General Alexander Dvornikov as its new commander

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Dvornikov has been tasked with "improving coordination between Russian forces in Ukraine," the outlet said.

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The move comes as Russia restrategizes and shifts its focus to Ukraine's Donbas region, after its invasion stalls in much of the country.

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Dvornikov joined the Soviet Army in 1978 and went on to command several regiments in the Russian military.

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Dvornikov was awarded the title Hero of the Russian Federation in 2016 for his leadership in Syria, the highest military honor in the country.

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