Russian defence minister and long-time Putin ally Sergei Shoigu to be replaced
As I sit back and reflect on the news of Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu being reassigned to the head of the Russian National Security Council, I can’t help but feel a sense of curiosity and intrigue. After all, Shoigu has been a long-time ally of President Putin and a prominent figure in Russian military and political circles. To see him shifted to a new role certainly raises questions about the dynamics within Putin’s inner circle and the future direction of Russian leadership.
Many comments have surfaced speculating about the reasons behind this reassignment, with some suggesting that Shoigu may have fallen out of favor with Putin or that he is being positioned as a scapegoat for the recent events in Ukraine.… Continue reading