MOSCOW MAYOR SLAMS MILITARY REFORM EFFORT…

Moscow mayor Yury Luzhkov yesterday declared to reporters that it is dangerous to launch military reforms at the present time because of instability in the army. Luzhkov called instead for reform to be postponed until wage arrears are paid and conditions normalize for military personnel. (Russian agencies, July 24) Luzhkov’s remarks come as the Kremlin appears poised to launch a major military restructuring effort despite considerable opposition within and outside of the armed forces.

…As Duma Committee Chief Campaigns Against Government’s Military Policies.