Ukraine war latest: 'Astonishing' Putin reshuffle points to 'serious instability' in Russian leadership, ex-MI6 officer says
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Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu is set to be replaced by civilian Andrei Belousov in a major reshuffle of Vladimir Putin's cabinet. The reshuffle is seen as a sign of 'serious instability' in the Russian leadership. More than 4,000 civilians have fled the Kharkiv region after a surprise attack by Putin's military. Andrei Belousov, an economist, will become the new defence minister. The move suggests Putin's concerns about the direction of the war and the efficiency of the military. Shoigu will move to the Security Council, replacing Nikolai Patrushev. The reshuffle is seen as a demotion for Shoigu and a way for Putin to have more control over the powerful body. The Kremlin has stated that the new defence minister should have an economic background to handle Russia's increasing military spending. The reshuffle indicates Putin's frustration with the lack of progress in the war. The move is seen as a sign of instability and a surprise within the Kremlin. The replacement of Shoigu and Patrushev suggests that something deeper is happening within the Russian regime. Sergei Lavrov will remain as foreign minister, and Valery Gerasimov will remain as chief of Russia's general staff.
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https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-latest-updates-thousands-of-civilians-flee-region-under-attack-lord-cameron-warns-of-extremely-dangerous-moment-for-ukraine-12541713
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