Putin Honors War Commander: Controversy and Sanctions Loom

Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded the Order of Courage to General Valery Gerasimov, the architect of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, despite an ICC arrest warrant accusing him of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Meanwhile, EU diplomats are coordinating tougher sanctions targeting Russian oil giant Lukoil and its affiliates, in the aftermath of Russia’s largest air assault on Ukraine.

Author: Global Ripple

Posted on: September 09, 2025