ASSESSMENTS
Putin Takes Greater Control Of Russia's Defense Sector
Sep 8, 2014 | 09:42 GMT
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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.
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