WIRE — On August 5, at a meeting with Defense Ministry leadership, Vladimir Putin announced several major changes in military command all at once. "We continue to improve the structure of the Defense Ministry in light of the needs and experience of the special military operation," the president said, explaining the changes. Here's who received new appointments.

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