Andrei V. Kartapolov

Andrei V. Kartapolov is a prominent Russian politician and military leader, currently serving as the head of the defense committee in the State Duma, the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia. He is a retired Major General of the Russian Army and has been involved in several key military operations throughout his career. Kartapolov has been a vocal advocate for Russia's military strategies and policies, especially in relation to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Recently, he made headlines by asserting that Ukraine must recognize the advances of the Russian military, emphasizing a hardline stance in response to the conflict.