Former commander of the Unified Group of Forces in the zone of special military operations, Sergey Surovkin, has been spotted in a suburban Moscow church, according to URA.RU. Journalists tried to find out where Surovkin is currently serving, but he refused to comment, simply stating, “I serve my country. No further comments.” Earlier, Surovkin appeared in Algeria as part of a delegation from the Russian Ministry of Defense. Photos of him were published on the Telegram channel Colonelcassad. As “Lenta.ru” notes, the pictures of him were also posted on the page of the Algerian mosque, Abd al-Hamid Ben Badis, on social media. The post emphasizes that a high-ranking Russian delegation visited the Great Mosque and was received by the imam. On September 6, Victor Zavarzin, a deputy of the State Duma and retired Lieutenant General, stated that Surovkin, whose information disappeared from the Ministry of Defense website, has found a “good” position “in the CIS.” Earlier, Putin spoke about the future of the army in Russia.
In a surprising turn of events, Sergey Surovkin, the former commander of the Unified Group of Forces in the zone of special military operations, has been spotted in a suburban Moscow church. The purpose of his visit and his current role remain a mystery as Surovkin refused to provide any comments, simply stating that he serves his country.
This sighting comes after Surovkin’s appearance in Algeria as part of a delegation from the Russian Ministry of Defense. Photos of him were published on the Telegram channel Colonelcassad and also circulated on social media, specifically on the page of the Algerian mosque, Abd al-Hamid Ben Badis. The post highlighted the visit of the high-ranking Russian delegation to the Great Mosque, where they were received by the imam.
Interestingly, on September 6, Victor Zavarzin, a deputy of the State Duma and retired Lieutenant General, revealed that Surovkin’s information had mysteriously disappeared from the Ministry of Defense website. However, Zavarzin mentioned that Surovkin has landed a “good” position “in the CIS,” without providing further details.
The timing of Surovkin’s appearance in Moscow and his undisclosed role raise questions about the future of the Russian military and its potential involvement in international affairs. As tensions continue to simmer between Russia and various countries, including the United States, it remains to be seen how Surovkin’s presence fits into the larger geopolitical landscape.
President Putin has previously spoken about the future of the army in Russia, suggesting potential changes and developments. As the world watches closely, the sighting of Surovkin adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing discussions surrounding Russia’s military strategy and its role on the global stage.
