Vladimir Putin dismissed the Chief Commander of the Navy, Vladimir Kuroedov from the military service.
Admiral Vladimir Masorin, previously Chief of Naval Operations and first Deputy Chief Commander of the Navy, was appointed in his place.
Mikhail Abramov, previously Commander of the Northern Fleet, was appointed Chief of Naval Operations and first Deputy Chief Commander of the Navy.
Today the President met with Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov, Vladimir Masorin and Vladimir Kuroedov.