Putin Replaces Defence Minister Shoigu with Belousov
Russian President Putin said on May 12 that he would appoint the civilian economist Andrei Belousov to replace the Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.
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Weapon / Missile
Russia to Deploy the S-500 Air Defence System in Ukraine
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that the Russian Army would bring new military assets to Ukraine's battlefield.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Russia and China chart a course for closer military co-operation
Russia’s defence minister signed a road map for greater military relations with China, citing US strategic bomber missions near both nations’ borders.
Regional / Strategy
Russia Orders Troops Back After Massive Drills in Crimea
According to The Associated Press, Russia’s defence minister ordered troops back to their permanent bases following massive drills in Crimea.
