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In Major Shakeup, Putin Replaces Defense Minister Shoigu

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In a major shakeup, President Vladimir Putin has nominated former First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov to replace longtime Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the upper-house Federation Council announced Sunday night.

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In Major Shakeup, Putin Replaces Defense Minister Shoigu

In a major shakeup, President Vladimir Putin has nominated former First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov to replace longtime Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the upper-house Federation Council announced Sunday night. The ouster of Shoigu, a longtime Putin ally, comes nearly a week after Putin was sworn into a fifth term in office, cementing his...

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Putin changes his defence minister, moves Patrushev

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Who Is Andrei Belousov? Putin loyalist economist to take charge of military

Andrei Belousov—a respected economist and former deputy prime minister—will now lead the country's defense ministry and its prolonged campaign in Ukraine, with President Vladimir Putin having chosen him to replace longtime incumbent and loyalist Sergei Shoigu.Shoigu will move on to head Russia's powerful security council, replacing FSB Director Nikolai...

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Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals

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Putin reappoints Mishustin as Russia's prime minister

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Russia celebrates victory in World War II as Putin accuses the West of fueling global conflicts

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