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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

US Sanctions Test China's 'No Limits' Friendship With Russia

Chinese banks are tightening scrutiny over trade with Russia for fear of incurring strict new US sanctions over the Ukraine war, testing the "no limits" friendship between the two countries.

International Business Times

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a Cabinet shakeup that comes as he begins his fifth term in office.

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‘We tell them to go’: civilian life on the edge of Russia’s advance in eastern Ukraine

As Putin’s forces press towards ruined Chasiv Yar, Ukrainians try to survive under bombardment in the shadow of the frontline

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: 15 killed in Belgorod after Ukrainian missile shot down, officials say

Russia says 20 injured after apartment building partially collapsed; Moscow claims to have captured nine Kharkiv villages. What we know on day 810

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 809

As the war enters its 809th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

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

Putin proposed Andrei Belousov, who until recently served as the first deputy prime minister, to replace Sergei Shoigu in a Cabinet shakeup.

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Andrei Belousov: Putin's Pick For Russian Defence Minister

Andrei Belousov appointed as Russia's defence minister amid Ukraine crisis, facing challenges and drawing mixed international reactions.

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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

Russian President Putin Replaces Defense Minister With Civilian Belousov

Putin replaces Defense Minister Shoigu with civilian Belousov to focus on defense innovation amidst rising military spending. Shoigu appointed as Secretary...

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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

Putin Suggests New Defense Minister, Shoigu Replacement

Putin's proposal to replace Sergei Shoigu as Russia's defense minister sparks speculation and interest domestically and internationally.

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Putin Proposes Surprise Reshuffle, Moving Defence Chief Shoigu

Putin's proposal to reshuffle defense chief Shoigu amidst Ukraine crisis sparks speculation and scrutiny.

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Several hospitals in Delhi, IGI Airport receive bomb threats

Bomb threats via email target eight hospitals and Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, traced to Russia.

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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.

Evening Standard

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

International Business Times

'Live A Bit More': Kharkiv Region Residents Flee Russian Attacks

Lyuda Zelenskaya and Liuba Konovalova, both in their 70s, held each other through "terrifying" Russian attacks on their village near Vovchansk in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, where Russia launched a surprise ground offensive.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine’s military chief admits ‘difficult situation’ in Kharkiv region

General Syrskii says situation in northeastern oblast ‘significantly worsened’ this week as Russian forces advance.

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Former Albanian President Urges U.S. To Remember Western Balkans

Former Albanian President Meta raises concerns about U.S. neglect of Western Balkans and Russian interference, urging continued American engagement.

Evening Standard

Seven killed in 'Ukrainian missile strike' on Russian apartment block

Russian officials say 17 people were also injured in the attack on Belgorod, while others were thought to be trapped in the rubble

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine facing ‘difficult’ situation in Kharkiv region, military chief says

Ukrainian commander admits his forces are on the back foot as Russia claims to have taken more villages

Evening Standard

Thousands flee Kharkiv area amid Russia's renewed ground offensive in Ukraine

Photos showed elderly civilians being helped into evacuation vehicles with their pets and belongings

The Guardian - UK

Lithuania set for presidential election run-off with incumbent Nausėda clear favourite

Results put Gitanas Nausėda ahead but he will face Ingrida Šimonytė in a run-off election on 26 May

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin's Russian spies 'recruiting far-right activists to carry out terror attacks in UK'

Britain has expelled dozens of Russian spies after the Salisbury poisonings in 2018.

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Russian Apartment Block Collapses Amid Ukrainian Shelling

Belgorod apartment block collapse due to Ukrainian shelling leads to casualties. Rescue operations ongoing in the region.

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