Irish Examiner View: Will history repeat itself in this war?

The promotion of Sergei Surovikin could be a significant factor in this war.

The explosion on the Kerch Bridge was hailed as a turning point, but Sergei Surovikin’s promotion to unified commander of the Russian forces may be more significant. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine seems to reach a different turning point almost weekly, with observers keen to nominate “this explosion” or “that declaration” as the decisive fork in the road for the entire war.

In recent days, the explosion on the crucial Kerch Bridge — a vital link between Ukraine and Crimea — was quickly selected as one such turning point, but a subsequent appointment may turn out to be far more significant in the long run.