http://www.france24.com/en/20121109-putin-replaces-russia-army-chief-military-shake
The heads of Russia's top defense leaders continue to roll.
President Putin has axed armed forces chief Gen Nikolai Makarov (above)...replacing him with Chechnyan veteran Gen Valery Gerasimov ( foto with Putin).
Putin sacked Defense Minister Serdyukov this week...allegedly over possible corruption charges...and other improprieties.
Popular Posts
- SERBIA / LIBYA : Are Serbian Mercenary Pilots Bombing Protestors In Tripoli?
- MEXICO: 28 April UPDATE: More Death Discovered In Durango...As Body Count Grows Again By 8; Total 104...So Far.
- BRASIL: Contract To Build Belo Monte Dam Is Awarded; Bloodshed Threatened.
- COLOMBIA / PERU / CHILE / MEXICO: New "Pacific Alliance" Begins.
- RUSSIA / GERMANY : Nein! Germany Withdraws Quadriga Prize For Putin.
- CHILE / NEW ZEALAND: Santiago Eyes Volcanos For Geothermal Energy.
- BRASIL: Judge Stops Critical S. Paulo Airport Expansion Over Improper Bids.
- CHILE: Navy's Touring Tall Ship...Has Sordid Past.
- POLAND: Warsaw Lauds LOT Pilot Wrona For Safe Crash Landing.
- MEXICO: Pemex Oil Exports Seen Ending...In 10 Years.

