Russia has announced significant changes to its naval command structure, with Admiral Alexander Moiseev appointed as the new head of the navy, replacing Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov, who had led the navy since 2019. The reshuffle, confirmed by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, also includes the appointments of Vice Admiral Konstantin Kabantsov as Commander of the Northern Fleet and Vice Admiral Sergei Pinchuk as Commander of the Black Sea Fleet. The changes were made official through a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin. This leadership overhaul comes amidst reports of Ukraine inflicting humiliations on the Black Sea Fleet, leading to the removal of its previous commander, Admiral Viktor Sokolov.
Admiral Alexander Moiseyev has officially become the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, while Vice-Admiral Konstantin Kabantsov will head the Northern Fleet, Sergei Shoigu announced at a meeting of the Ministry of Defense. At the meeting, Vice Admiral Sergej Pinchuk was appointed… https://t.co/bmncc47UAF
My reporting with @maxseddon was confirmed by Shoigu today. From March 11: ‘Putin sacked Admiral Nikolai Evmenov, who had led the navy since 2019, and replaced him with Alexander Moiseev, commander of its Northern Fleet, two Ukrainian officials told @FT.’ https://t.co/Vj6f5A1SHj https://t.co/ZwT5D8Novk
🏴☠️ Putin appoints new commander of Black Sea Fleet https://t.co/vpOCiRUBZ5
⚡Putin appoints new Black Sea Fleet commander. https://t.co/wKypUcQGB2
Putin signed a decree on the new Russian Navy leadership. Minister of Defense Shoigu said the Russian president signed a decree appointing: ◾️ Admiral Alexander Moiseyev as commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy; ◾️ Vice-Admiral Sergey Pinchuk as commander of the Black Sea… https://t.co/APIJAhJlDD https://t.co/50jn8mCLxE
🇷🇺MoD Sergei Shoigu announced the Decree of the🇷🇺President on the appointment of Admiral Aleksandr Moiseyev as Commander-in-Chief of the Navy,Vice Admiral Konstantin Kabantsov as Commander of the Northern Fleet,and Vice Admiral Sergei Pinchuk as Commander of the Black Sea Fleet. https://t.co/QjZU4PNMo0
Today, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu confirmed the reshuffles in the Russian Navy command: - Admiral Aleksandr Moiseyev (1) was appointed as the new overall commander of the Russian Navy, replacing Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov; - Vice Admiral Konstantin Kabantsov (2) was… https://t.co/AUIbg0kZIO
▶️ Sergei Shoigu, during a conference call with the leadership of the Russian Armed Forces, announced the signed decree of the Russian President on the appointment of Admiral Alexander Moiseev (pictured) as Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Vice Admiral Konstantin Kabantsov as… https://t.co/Eon0vN4kRH
⚠️ RUSSIA APPOINTS ADMIRAL MOISEEV AS CHIEF OF THE NAVY Full Story → https://t.co/3plkkJjCZZ Russia has appointed Admiral Alexander Moiseev as head of the navy, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.
Here's Shoigu officially confirming that Adm. Viktor Sokolov was removed as Black Sea Fleet commander. Also new overall commander of Russia's Navy officially named (Moiseyev). The shuffle is believed due to the humiliation that Ukraine has inflicted on the Black Sea Fleet. https://t.co/YhMw14TI7s
🇷🇺#Russian #Navy Vice Admiral Sergei Pinchuk has been appointed the new Commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Sergei Shoigu said. https://t.co/DUWho5UUts
RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTRY: ALEKSANDR MOISEEV APPOINTED AS RUSSIA'S NAVY CHIEF