The Latest Breaking News from Sergei Shoigu

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.

President’s surprise reshuffle to see deputy prime minister and economist Andrei Belousov seize defence minister’s role.

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

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

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

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.

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

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