Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed on May 12 that Andrei Belousov, a former aide and Russia's economy minister from 2012-2013, should replace Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a surprise reshuffle of Russia's security and defense apparatus.

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed on May 12 that Andrei Belousov, a former aide and Russia’s economy minister from 2012-2013, should replace Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a surprise reshuffle of Russia’s security and defense apparatus.

  • Aurenkin
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    5 months ago

    Do we know what this guy is like vs the previous guy competency wise? It sounds from the article like they both lack military experience but are Putin loyalists so I assume ability is not a primary consideration for the position which is good for Ukraine.