Putin: Air Defense Needs Unified Commander

Putin stated that a single commander is needed to protect the skies from attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Consensus

President Putin stated that a unified commander, not just a coordination body, is needed for air defense.
Putin agreed to study the experience of Kursk Oblast in creating a situational center for air defense.
The idea of using wounded veterans with category 'D' for regional air defense tasks was supported by Putin.
The discussion took place during a meeting with the 'first five' leaders of United Russia.
The focus of the discussion was on improving Russia's air defense systems against Ukrainian drone attacks.
Evgeny Poddubny, a war correspondent and member of the United Russia leadership, proposed the Kursk model and the veteran initiative.

Putin specifically instructed the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff to study the Kursk experience. — interfax
Poddubny mentioned that the Kursk center includes information systems enabling real-time threat detection and rapid decision-making. — interfax
Poddubny reported that wounded veterans requested permission to serve in regional air defense units. — interfax
Poddubny mentioned mobile fire groups of BARС as part of the Kursk defense structure. — vedomosti
The 'first five' of United Russia include Sergey Lavrov, Sergei Sobyanin, Maria Lvova-Belova, and Vladislav Golovin. — vedomosti
The next State Duma elections will be held from September 18 to 20, with 450 deputies elected. — vedomosti
Putin promised to discuss modernization of air defense systems with military officials. — kommersant
Putin stated he would discuss improving air defense systems with military leaders. — tg_rian_ru