Vladimir Putin set to transfer Sergei Shoigu from Russian defence ministry

[SouthBayDem]

Source: BBC

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to replace his long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, the Kremlin has announced.

The 68-year-old has been in the role since 2012 and is to be appointed the head of Russia's Security Council.

Papers published by the upper chamber of the Russian parliament said Mr Shoigu will be replaced by Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov.

Mr Shoigu has played a key role in Russia's war with Ukraine.

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-69000698

[StoolPigeon]

1. New job predction

He will be reassigned to guard the fifth floor window of an apartment building.

[RazorbackExpat]

3. With an explosives-laden SUV directly underneath

[Irish_Dem]

2. Why make an economist the head of the Russian military?

He is an economist with little military experience.

What might this mean?

Is Putin doing a Hitler and taking over control of the military?
He just needs an economist to help him figure out how to pay for all of it.

[maxsolomon]

4. Don't know why Shoigu's out now.

This is one of Vlad's closest advisors. The war is turning in Russia's favor.

Maybe Shoigu's just tired and doesn't have the stomach for the butchery any longer.