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The Latest Breaking News from Kremlin

Putin's new defence minister is a 'puppet' and a sign of long Ukraine war plan

Russia’s president caught military experts by surprise with his plan to make Andrei Belousov defence minister

Evening Standard

Why Putin replaced Russia's defense minister

In a surprise reshuffle of Russia's cabinet, President Vladimir Putin has ousted long-serving defense minister Sergei Shoigu and replaced him with Andrei Belousov, an economist without military experience. This change is announced as Putin begins his fifth term, and comes amid ongoing Russian military operations in Ukraine.

The Times of India

Russia’s Putin to remove Sergei Shoigu as defence minister

President proposes Andrei Belousov as defence minister with Sergei Shoigu to become secretary of Security Council.

Al Jazeera

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Putin Removes Defence Minister Shoigu

Putin proposed economist Andrey Belousov as Shoigu's replacement, according to a list of the ministerial nominations published by the Federation Council, Russia's upper house of parliament.

International Business Times

Russia's Shoigu: Political Survivor Blamed For Ukraine Setbacks

Sergei Shoigu, who is being replaced as Russia's defence minister, spearheaded Moscow's offensive in Ukraine and has been the country's longest-serving minister, as well as being one of Vladimir Putin's few close friends.

International Business Times

Vladimir Putin's surprise reshuffle sign of 'serious instability' in Kremlin, says ex-MI6 intelligence officer

Sergei Shoigu, defence minister of 12 years, has been appointed secretary of Russia’s security council

Evening Standard

Zelensky vows to quash new Russian offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region

Ukraine vowed Friday to quash a surprise Russian ground offensive, after troops launched a major cross-border assault in the Kharkiv region, looking to chalk up fresh battlefield gains with Ukraine on the back foot.

France 24

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Putin Reappoints Mishustin As Prime Minister Amid Political Uncertainty

Putin reappoints Mishustin as Prime Minister; State Duma to consider candidacy. Shoigu's future uncertain after associate's arrest.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv sends reinforcements to Kharkiv and evacuates civilians as Russian forces advance – as it happened

Head of the town of Vovchansk’s military administration said transport was being organised for those without cars

The Guardian - UK

Western military trainers could go to Ukraine, Lithuania minister says

Gabrielius Landsbergis also backs David Cameron and Emmanuel Macron on standing up to Putin

The Guardian - UK

Judges with machine guns: the part-time drone hunters defending Kyiv

The ‘Mriya’ unit made up of members of the legal profession patrols the capital region’s skies with antique weapons

The Guardian - UK

Putin To Mark Victory Day Emboldened By Ukraine Gains

Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Thursday, an event he hopes will rally patriotism as his forces advance in Ukraine.

International Business Times

UK Says To Expel Russia Defence Attache For Intel Role

The UK government on Wednesday raised tensions with the Kremlin by announcing it would expel a Russian defence attache for being "an undeclared military intelligence officer".

International Business Times

European People’s party declines to sign letter condemning far-right political violence

Commitment of Ursula von der Leyen’s party to fighting destructive forces is in question, say signatories

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The world must reject Russia’s nuclear posturing – but not ignore the danger

The closer Nato hugs Ukraine, the more Putin is sure to brandish his nuclear arms, and the greater the risk he uses them

Evening Standard

US action film star Steven Seagal makes surprise appearance at Putin inauguration

Seagal is a long-term friend of the Russian leader and has expressed his support for the country’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Putin sworn in for fifth term in ceremony boycotted by US and UK

Russian president claims mandate for Ukraine invasion and ‘correctness of the country’s course’

Top News

Russia Launches Drones In Eastern Ukraine On Easter Sunday

Russia's drone assault in Ukraine during Easter causes injuries and damage. President Zelenskyy calls for unity amidst conflict.

Al Jazeera

‘No to the Russian law!’ Georgia protesters demand a ‘European future’

Violence has rocked Tbilisi as angry citizens fear Georgia will fall into ‘enemy hands’.

The Guardian - UK

Putin on our doorstep: Ukrainians watch as the frontline edges closer

Russian forces are advancing in the country’s eastern regions, but the recent arrival of US arms could help turn the tide

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