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What the ruthless new commander of Russia's military in Ukraine signals for the war

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Ailsa Chang
Linah Mohammad
Jonaki Mehta

April 15, 2022

Not much is known about General Aleksandr Dvornikov personally, but his record leading Russia's military intervention in Syria in 2016 earned him the nickname "the butcher of Syria." (AP)

Russia's war will be led by a general with a reputation for attacking civilians
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