Russian state media confirmed on Tuesday that Adm. Alexander Moiseyev has been appointed as the acting commander in chief of the Russian Navy, replacing Adm. Nikolay Yevmenov. The decision comes after a series of successful Ukrainian attacks on the Russian Black Sea fleet, prompting the Kremlin to make changes in leadership.
Moiseyev, born in 1962 in the Kaliningrad region, has an extensive background in serving on nuclear submarines of the Northern Fleet. He has held various positions within the submarine forces, including missile submarine commander, showcasing courage and heroism in the line of duty, which earned him the title of Hero of the Russian Federation in 2011.
