Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Normal Oleg Saliukov, the commander of the Russian Floor Forces, as deputy secretary of the Safety Council, Russian state-controlled media reported on Could 15.
It stays unclear who will exchange Saliukov as commander of the Floor Forces.
The appointment comes amid media studies claiming that Russia is making ready a serious offensive in Ukraine regardless of the continued peace efforts led by the USA.
Saliukov, who turns 70 on Could 21, had led Russia’s Floor Forces and the Moscow Garrison since 2014, in keeping with Radio Liberty.
Identified for overseeing annual Victory Day parades on Crimson Sq. from 2014 by 2025, he’s at present beneath Western sanctions for his function in Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
His retirement from lively navy service had been anticipated this month beneath Russian legislation, which mandates retirement at age 70 except a particular exemption is granted.
Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s former protection minister, has headed the Safety Council since Could 2024 and now has a number of deputies, together with Saliukov.
The Kyiv IndependentMartin Fornusek
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