Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a significant change in his administration by replacing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with civilian Andrey Belousov. The decision was based on the country's increasing military spending and the emphasis on innovation within the defense sector.
Shoigu, who has been serving as the Minister of Defense, has been relieved of his duties and appointed as the Secretary of Russia's Security Council. He will also take on the role of Deputy to Russia's Military-Industrial Commission. Nikolai Patrushev, the former Secretary of the Security Council, will be transitioning to a new position.
