Sergei Shoigu

Transition from Shoigu to Belousov as Russian Defense Minister: Impact on hostilities assessed by expert

A Russian-Ukrainian war veteran, Reserve Major Oleksiy Hetman suggested on the air of Radio NV that the dismissal and appointment in the Russian leadership indicate Russia’s plans to wage a protracted war with Ukraine.

13 May 2024, 02:57 PM

Shoigu out as Russian Defense Minister after 11+ years, his appointment has no military experience

In an unexpected move, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin replaced Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with Andrey Belousov, previously the first deputy prime minister, according to Putin's May 12 decree.

13 May 2024, 09:23 AM

Putin counters Shoigu’s influence by elevating ex-bodyguard-turned-governor Dyumin, ISW reports

Vladimir Putin appears to have tellingly renewed his favor for his former bodyguard, Tula Oblast Governor Alexei Dyumin, according to the latest report of the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War released on May 2.

3 May 2024, 12:35 PM

France dismisses Russia’s claims that it’s open for dialogue regarding Ukraine

France denied Russia’s claims that it expressed willingness to hold a dialogue on Ukraine or discuss possible peace talks in the call between two countries’ Defense Ministers on April 3, Reuters reported.

4 April 2024, 12:02 PM

Sergei Shoigu

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