Vladimir Putin appointed a relative to a top defense position, reports say. The relative, Anna Tsivileva, is Russia's new state secretary of defense. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRussian President Vladimir Putin's decision to appoint a relative to a top defense role tested "even Russian tolerance for corrupt practice," the UK's ministry of defence (MoD) said. The Kremlin announced in August that Putin had appointed Anna Tsivileva, the daughter of Putin's cousin, as the state secretary of the military.

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Persons: Vladimir Putin, Anna Tsivileva, —, Vladimir Putin's, Putin Organizations: Service, MoD, Kremlin, Tsivileva, Business Locations: Russia