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Putin Takes Greater Control Of Russia's Defense Sector

Sep 8, 2014 | 09:42 GMT

Putin Takes More Control Over Russia's Defense Sector
Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev (L), President Vladimir Putin (2nd L) and World War II veterans watch a military parade in Moscow.

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Summary

This week, the Kremlin will shift control of the Russian Military Industrial Commission from the government, under the supervision of Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev, to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The commission was created in 2006, marrying Russia's Ministry of Defense to the military industrial complex, including state and private contractors as well as foreign partners. With Moscow facing heightened security concerns as instability continues on its borders and as NATO looks to strengthen its position against Russia, Putin is signaling that he will take personal control over the efficiency of Russia's defense groups.

Russia's president wants to ensure that the country's military grows strong amid increasing security concerns....

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