PoliticsPutin reshuffles Russia’s military command: What to know

On August 5, Vladimir Putin announced several changes to Russia’s military command, saying they were intended to improve the Defense Ministry’s structure based on the needs and experience of the “special military operation.” Denis Lyamin, Valery Solodchuk, Andrey Ivanayev, and Pyotr Bolgarev received new appointments, while Putin said formation of the Unmanned Systems Forces was not yet complete.

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