The Kremlin shake-up saw Russian President Vladimir Putin select former Vice Premier Andrei Belousov to replace long-time Defense minister Sergei Shoigu. Belousov was a surprise choice, highlighting how Russia is shifting to a war-footing economy as it launches its…
Previous vice excellent minister Andrei Belousov was appointed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday to replace Sergei Shoigu, the country’s long-standing defense minister, in a shake-up at the Kremlin. Belousov, an economist, was a surprise pick, underscoring how Russia is shifting its economy on to a war footing as it launches a… Past vice prime minister Andrei Belousov was appointed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday to replace Sergei Shoigu, the country’s long-standing defense minister, in a shake-up at the Kremlin. Belousov, an economist, was a surprise pick, underscoring how Russia is shifting its economy on to a war footing as it launches a…
The Kremlin shake-up saw Russian President Vladimir Putin select former Vice Premier Andrei Belousov to replace long-time Defense minister Sergei Shoigu. Belousov was a surprise choice, highlighting how Russia is shifting to a war-footing economy as it launches its…