Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced the commander of Russia's ground forces, Army General Oleg Salyukov, 69, appointing him deputy secretary of the Security Council, according to a decree published on the Kremlin's website on Thursday.

Vladimir Putin has sacked the chief of Russia’s military land forces, General Oleg Salyukov, according to a decree published by the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin removed General Oleg Salukov from his position as Commander of the Russian Ground Forces. The General, who recently reviewed the parade on Red Square, was reassigned to the Security Council.