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Putin defence minister shake-up a sign of plans for ‘long confrontation’ with West

President Vladimir Putin's nomination of top economic official Andrei Belousov as defence minister is a sign of the importance the Russian leader places on the war economy in gaining the upper hand in what he expects will be a long conflict against Ukraine, analysts say.

France 24

'Preparing for a long confrontation': Why Putin has appointed an economist as defence minister

In a significant reshuffle within the Russian government, President Vladimir Putin has appointed Andrey Belousov, a civilian economist and former first deputy prime minister, as the new head of the ministry of defense, replacing longtime minister Sergei Shoigu. This move indicates a shift towards integrating economic strategies with military operations,…

The Times of India

Putin's Defence Shake-up: 'Preparing For A Long Confrontation'

International Business Times

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Putin’s vote share nears outer limits but still the only way is up

Observers say Russian leader’s numbers approaching 90% mark final break with western conventions

The Guardian - UK

'The Person Who You Mentioned': How Navalny Haunted Putin

Vladimir Putin never referred to Alexei Navalny by name yet the Russian leader's most significant domestic political opponent succeeded in haunting the Kremlin chief, though it remains to be seen how his influence will endure after his death.

International Business Times

Ukraine criticises Russian ‘fake elections’ in occupied regions

Voting taking place in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia as well as 54 Russian regions

The Guardian - UK

Who has Putin’s ear? Inside the president’s inner circle

Western intelligence claim Russia’s leader is out of touch. But who has the upper hand in the Kremlin’s jostling factions – and is there a chance of a palace coup?

The Guardian - UK

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Vladimir Putin's next move as Ukraine fightback stalls Russia's invasion

EXCLUSIVE: Russia's invasion of Ukraine has not gone according to plan with fierce Ukrainian resistance costing Putin troops and resources - military and Russian experts have given their verdict on what he may do now

Daily Mirror

Putin’s long table: Are Russian president’s meetings with world leaders Covid-conscious or a power play?

The huge table separating Vladimir Putin and his guests has now gone viral on multiple occasions

The Independent UK

Covid-conscious or power play? Why Putin keeps his distance from world leaders

The huge table separating Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron at talks over Ukraine has gone viral

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