Summary
- Russian President Vladimir Putin is replacing long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu as defense minister.
- Shoigu will be appointed as the head of Russia’s Security Council.
- Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov is set to replace Shoigu as defense minister.
- Shoigu, known for his key role in Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, will take over from Nikolai Patrushev on the security council.
