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The war continues between Russia and Ukraine. Amidst the war, Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken a big decision. Putin has removed Sergei Shoigu from the post of Defense Minister of the country. Andrei Belousou has now been appointed as the new Defense Minister of the country in place of Shoigu. Shoigu has served as defense minister for years. The reshuffle comes as Putin begins his fifth term as president and the war with Ukraine continues.
surprised at the decision
Talking about Russia’s new Defense Minister Andrei Belousou, he has been a former Deputy Prime Minister and has expertise in economics. The appointment of Belousou as Defense Minister, known for taking economic decisions amid the war with Ukraine, is being seen as a big surprise.
new responsibility given
On behalf of Russia, it has been said that President Vladimir Putin wants Sergei Shoigu, Defense Minister since 2012 and a long-time ally of Putin, to become the secretary of Russia’s powerful Security Council in place of the outgoing Nikolai Patrushev and also take charge of the military-industrial complex. . It is also worth noting that at present Russia seems to be gaining an edge in the war against Ukraine.
Bigger role from Defense Ministry
The changes made by President Vladimir Putin are certain to be approved by MPs. After this reshuffle, Sergei Shoigu is being sent to a place which is technically considered senior to his Defense Ministry role. Russia said Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov and the country’s veteran Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov would remain in their posts.
Who is the new Defense Minister of Russia?
According to information given by Russian news agency TASS, 65-year-old Andrei Belousov is Vladimir Putin’s assistant on economic issues, Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, Director of the Department of Economics and Finance of the Russian Government, as well as Director of Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term. Has worked as General Director of Forecasting Centre. Additionally worked in the Russian Academy of Sciences (until 1991 – USSR Academy of Sciences) in 1981-2006. President Putin has also proposed to appoint Boris Kovalchuk as Chairman of the Accounts Chamber. This post was vacant for one and a half years.
