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Russian defence minister and long-time Putin ally Sergei Shoigu to be replaced

Surprise appointment: Putin names civilian Andrei Belousov as new defense minister, replacing Sergei Shoigu for the role, who is to head Russia's powerful Security Council.
Shoigu, defense minister since 2012, will shift to the Security Council's secretary role and oversee the military-industrial complex.
Outgoing defense minister Patrushev will be repositioned to a new, undisclosed role.

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BBC News

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The Guardian

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CTV News

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The Independent

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Reuters

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NDTV

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