Putin removes Sergei Shoigu as Defence Minister

Vladimir Putin removes Long-Term Ally Sergei Shoigu as Defence Minister

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Russian President Vladimir Putin appoints civilian economist Andrei Belousov as surprise new defence minister to head the Security Council, focusing on the military-industrial complex. Changes aim to align defence spending with the economy. Belousov shares Putin's vision for state rebuilding and innovation, signalling Russia's focus on economic resilience.

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