As a member of the Security Council, which provides advice on and coordinates national security affairs, he was involved in shaping the policy of the Russian government, which threatens the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
Head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation - First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation. Manages a state body of the Russian Federation, which supports or implements actions or policies that undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
Since January 11, 2023, concurrently with the position of Chief of the General Staff of Russia, he holds the position of Commander of the joint grouping of Russian invasion forces in Ukraine.