Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia’s defense minister as he starts his 5th term

As he began his fifth term in May 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin replaced his longtime defense minister, Sergei Shoigu, with a civilian, Andrey Belousov, citing rising military spending and a need for innovation, and moved Shoigu to the Security Council.

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The World from PRXLean Left· 869d ago

Putin shakes up his inner circle

TimeLean Left· 869d ago

Putin Demotes Defense Minister Shoigu in Major Shake-Up

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 869d ago

Putin replaces Sergei Shoigu as Russia’s defense minister as he starts his 5th term

The WeekLean Left· 869d ago

Putin replaces defense minister with economist

NPRLean Left· 869d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Putin replaces his defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office

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Putin replaces Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office

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Putin replaces Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office

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Putin replaces Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office

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Putin replaces Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office

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Putin replaces Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office

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Putin replaces Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office

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Putin replaces Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office

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NBC ChicagoLean Left· 869d ago

Putin replaces longtime defense minister in surprise move; Russia claims gains as fighting rages in northeast Ukraine

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 869d ago

Putin replaces longtime defense minister in surprise move; Russia claims gains as fighting rages in northeast Ukraine

NBC New YorkLean Left· 869d ago

Putin replaces longtime defense minister in surprise move; Russia claims gains as fighting rages in northeast Ukraine

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 869d ago

Putin replaces longtime defense minister in surprise move; Russia claims gains as fighting rages in northeast Ukraine

Delaware Public MediaCenter· 869d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Putin replaces his defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office

NewsweekCenter· 869d ago

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

Voice of AmericaCenter· 869d ago

Putin shakes up Russian military and security commands

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TribliveLean Right· 869d ago

Putin in cabinet shakeup moves to replace defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office

Washington TimesLean Right· 869d ago

Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia’s defense minister as he starts his 5th term

Breaking DefenseLean Right· 869d ago

Three reasons Russia dismissed Sergei Shoigu, its longtime defense minister

Breitbart NewsRight· 869d ago

Putin Replaces Long-Time Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu

Bowling Green Daily NewsLean Right· 869d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia's defence minister in cabinet shakeup

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 870d ago

Russia’s Putin to remove Shoigu as defence minister

The GuardianLean Left· 870d ago

Putin to remove Sergei Shoigu as Russia’s defence minister

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