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Kremlin Appoints Economist As Defense Minister Amid Military Reshuffle

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu replaced by Andrei Belousov to align military spending with economy amidst Ukraine conflict. Belousov's appointment signifie...

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Could Russia take Ukraine's second city? Putin on the offensive

Moscow has opened a new front with Ukraine after taking several villages near Kharkiv. Russia’s spring offensive takes form as President Vladimir Putin replaces defence minister Sergei Shoigu with another Kremlin loyalist – Andrei Belousov, the deputy prime minister in charge of the economy.

France 24

'Bombs in tea boxes plot' by Putin agents to blow up builders markets in Kyiv thwarted, say security chiefs

A car bomb attack on Ukraine’s capital was also reported to have been stopped

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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

‘The goal is not peace’: What’s behind Putin’s wartime Russia reshuffle?

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

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Ukrainian Troops Battle Russian Army In Border Areas

Updates on intense battles between Ukrainian and Russian forces, casualties, and strategic moves in border areas.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says Russia attacking border in northern Kharkiv region and replaces commander on frontline – as it happened

Kharkiv region’s governor says Russia is attempting to stretch front line; Ukrainian commander responsible for north-eastern frontline replaced

The Guardian - UK

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

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.

France 24

‘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

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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

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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.

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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...

International Business Times

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.

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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.

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

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

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