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Russia names Gen Gerasimov as new armed forces chief Russia sacks armed forces chief amid corruption scandal
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin has appointed a new general to head the armed forces - Valery Gerasimov - just three days after the defence minister was sacked over a corruption scandal. Russia's President Vladimir Putin has dismissed the armed forces chief, just three days after the defence minister was sacked over a corruption scandal.
Gen Gerasimov replaces Gen Nikolai Makarov as the new armed forces chief of general staff. Gen Valery Gerasimov replaces Gen Nikolai Makarov as the new armed forces chief of general staff.
Russian authorities are investigating the sale of defence ministry assets at prices below market value.
Gen Gerasimov commanded Russian forces during the conflict in Chechnya.Gen Gerasimov commanded Russian forces during the conflict in Chechnya.
Russian authorities are investigating the sale of defence ministry assets at prices below market value.
On Tuesday Mr Putin dismissed defence minister Anatoly Serdyukov, replacing him with a former emergencies minister and loyal ally, Sergei Shoigu.