Name

Aleksandr Viktorovich Galkin

Year of birth

1958

Additional Information

Places of birth:

Russian Federation

Justifications:

Former Commander of Russia's Southern Military District ("SMD"), the forces of which are in Crimea; the Black Sea Fleet comes under Galkin's command; much of the force movement into Crimea has come through the SMD.

SMD forces are deployed in Crimea. He is responsible for part of the Russian military presence in Crimea which is undermining the sovereignty of the Ukraine and assisted the Crimean authorities in preventing public demonstrations against moves towards a referendum and incorporation into Russia. Additionally the Black Sea Fleet falls within the District's control.

Currently employed by the Central apparatus of the Russian Ministry of Defence. Aide to the Minister of Defence since 19 Jan 2017.