Sergei Shoigu - Wikipedia
Sergei Kuzhugetovich Shoigu [1] [a] [b] (born 21 May 1955) is a Russian politician and military officer who has served as secretary of the Security Council since 2024. He served as Minister of Defence of Russia from 2012 to 2024. Shoigu has served as the chairman of the Council of Ministers of Defense of the Commonwealth of Independent States since 2012. [3] [4]
Putin replaces his defense minister as he starts his 5th term in ... - NPR
May 12, 2024 · Putin signed a decree on Sunday appointing Shoigu as secretary of Russia's Security Council, the Kremlin said. The appointment was announced shortly after Putin proposed Andrei Belousov to become...
Putin's Military Purge 'Unnerved' Russian Elites: Report
Jan 17, 2025 · Several senior military and defense officials linked to former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu were arrested on bribery charges last year.
In Major Shakeup, Putin Replaces Defense Minister Shoigu
May 12, 2024 · In a major shakeup, President Vladimir Putin has nominated former First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov to replace longtime Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the upper-house Federation...
Putin replaces Sergei Shoigu as defense minister at a key …
May 13, 2024 · Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in a rare Kremlin shake-up that took place even as a Russian offensive in northeastern Ukraine is making gains. The Associated Press’ Emma Burrows explains.
Vladimir Putin removes Sergei Shoigu from Russian defence ministry - BBC
May 13, 2024 · Russian President Vladimir Putin is to remove his long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, the Kremlin has announced. The 68-year-old had been in the role since 2012 and will be...
Putin appoints Sergei Shoigu as secretary of Russia’s national
May 12, 2024 · Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed replacing Sergei Shoigu as defense minister and appointed him as secretary of Russia’s national security council.
Putin replaces Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in cabinet …
May 13, 2024 · Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed removing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu from his post. Putin nominated First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov for the role. His appointment must now be approved by Russian lawmakers.
Putin Demotes Defense Minister Shoigu in Major Shake-Up
May 13, 2024 · Putin put forward his former economy aide and First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov, 65, to take over from Sergei Shoigu, 68, who was given a gentle demotion and put in charge of the ...
Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defense and ...
Feb 25, 2025 · JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Russia and Indonesia took steps on Tuesday to strengthen their defense ties with a meeting between a top Russian security official and Indonesia’s defense minister in the capital of Jakarta as Moscow’s war on Ukraine entered its fourth year.. Ahead of the visit by Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, the Russian news agency RIA ...