Russian President Vladimir Putin s apparent demotion of the long-time commander of Russia s Pacific Fleet, Admiral Sergei Avakyants, has raised questions. In…
The commander of the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet has been removed from his post, President Vladimir Putin’s envoy to the Russian Far East said Thursday.
Putin sacked Admiral Sergei Avakyants, 66, the commander of his Pacific Fleet, as the vast military drills he had apparently overseen were still underway.
Admiral Sergei Avakyants had been the Pacific Fleet commander since 2012. He will now lead the centers for military sports training and patriotic education.