Claim: On 26 May 2009, Vladimir Shamanov became the new commander of the VDV, thus Dmitry Medvedev appointed him to neutralize discontent over the cuts and reorganisations as a result of the 2008 reform programme.
Evidence: Dmitry Medvedev appointed Shamanov to neutralize discontent over the cuts and reorganisations as a result of the 2008 reform programme. On 26 May 2009 Vladimir Shamanov became the new commander of the  VDV, replacing Lieutenant-General Valeriy Yevtukhovich after Yevtukhovich reached the age of 55 and was discharged to the reserve.