General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia is the main military planning and command body of the Russian Armed Forces. It develops operational plans, coordinates combat operations and manages troop deployments across theatres of operations. It is headed by the Chief of the General Staff.
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Pina Picierno ends hunger strike for occupied Oleshky after talks on humanitarian ceasefire
European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno ended the hunger strike she began on 20 October to draw attention to the humanitarian situation in occupied Oleshky. Ukrainian human-rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets said progress on arrangements for a local ceasefire, aid delivery and civilian evacuation had been achieved and that the strike had become a serious health risk.