Putin Makes New Appointments in Russia's Ministry of Defense

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Defense, during which he announced a series of personnel changes within the military management system.

Putin stated that all rear services are being centralized under one leadership in the Ministry of Defense, and Valery Solodchuk has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Defense.

He also announced that Andrey Ivanayev has been appointed as the commander of the 'Center' group of forces, while the temporary commander of the 'East' group of forces will be the chief of staff of that group, Pyotr Bolgaryov.

In addition, Putin reminded that a new branch of unmanned systems is being created in Russia, with its formation entrusted to Denis Lyamin.

The Russian president noted that the structural changes in the Ministry of Defense are related to the accumulated experience during the ongoing war in Ukraine and the needs of the current army.