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Russian President to Replace Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Andrei Belousov to Step In, State News Reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly replacing Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu with Andrei Belousov, who will take over as head of Russia's Security Council. Shoigu has held the position since 2012.
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Originally published by nationnews.com (opens in new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to replace his long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, according to state news agency reports.
Mr Shoigu, who has served as minister since 2012, is to be appointed the head of Russia’s Security Council, according to a decree posted on the Kremlin website.
Papers published by the upper chamber of the Russian parliament said Andrei Belousov will replace Mr Shoigu.
(BBC News)
