Valery Gerasimov: latest developments and connections

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Earlier this month

Russian forces successfully took control of Kostiantynivka, a town in eastern Ukraine, following reports from Gerasimov to Putin.

Well supported28 reports1 development inside
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for war crimes against Russian military leaders Sergei Shoigu and Valery Gerasimov.

Some support1 report1 development inside
Putin claimed Russian forces captured the Luhansk region, while Gerasimov reported on ongoing military operations.

Some support2 reports1 development inside
Russian military campaign targets Ukrainian defense industry, overseen by Russian leadership.

Well supported7 reports1 development inside

One to three months ago

Around Valery Gerasimov this week

News at the entities that move Valery Gerasimov most

Vladimir Putin Structural
The UK maintains its policy against direct engagement with Russians while Donald Trump invites Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit.

Moves Valery Gerasimov
Mon 17:01
International Criminal Court Transactional
Microsoft lost access to services due to U.S. sanctions imposed on the company.

Moves Valery Gerasimov
Mon 12:50
Russian Armed Forces Structural
The Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant, which manufactures components for Russian military use, was reportedly struck by forces linked to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Moves Valery Gerasimov
Sat 14:07
Sloviansk Operational
A train traveled from Kramatorsk to Sloviansk, and Chasiv Yar was confirmed to be located within Donetsk Oblast.

Moves Valery Gerasimov
Fri 16:39
Sumy Operational
Russian drone strikes targeted Kyiv and Sumy on September 28th, including a hit on the National Academy of Sciences.

Moves Valery Gerasimov
Mon 17:15

Connections

The 8 strongest of 12, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.

Vladimir Putin Structural

Gerasimov functions as the Chief of General Staff, providing operational reports and briefings directly to Vladimir Putin.

Well supportedAug 5

Valery Gerasimov → Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin → Valery Gerasimov
International Criminal Court Transactional

The International Criminal Court formally issued arrest warrants for war crimes against Valery Gerasimov.

Some supportJul 3

Valery Gerasimov → International Criminal Court
International Criminal Court → Valery Gerasimov
Krasnoarmeysk Operational

The commander (B) is linked to the military action that is currently taking place in the operational zone of Krasnoarmeysk (A).

Some supportJul 6

Valery Gerasimov → Krasnoarmeysk
Krasnoarmeysk → Valery Gerasimov
Russian Armed Forces Structural

Valery Gerasimov served as the leader of the Russian Armed Forces during alleged strikes.

Some supportJul 3

Valery Gerasimov → Russian Armed Forces
Russian Armed Forces → Valery Gerasimov
Donetsk People's Republic Operational

Valery Gerasimov provides briefings regarding the liberation and status of the Donetsk People's Republic.

Some supportJul 5

Valery Gerasimov → Donetsk People's Republic
Donetsk People's Republic → Valery Gerasimov
Sloviansk Operational

Valery Gerasimov makes claims regarding military forces advancing on the city of Sloviansk.

Some supportAug 27

Valery Gerasimov → Sloviansk
Sloviansk → Valery Gerasimov
Sumy Operational

The military entity associated with Valery Gerasimov is actively expanding its security zone into the city of Sumy.

Some supportJul 6

Valery Gerasimov → Sumy
Sumy → Valery Gerasimov
Sergei Shoigu Mentioned together

Both Sergei Shoigu and Valery Gerasimov are currently facing ICC warrants for war crimes.

Some supportJul 3

Valery Gerasimov → Sergei Shoigu
Sergei Shoigu → Valery Gerasimov

History

Events by the month they began

August 2026

1 event

Aug 27, 2026Gerasimov claimed Russian forces are advancing on Sloviansk, while Denys Prokopenko was appointed to lead the defense region.

July 2026

5 events