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In this photo taken from a video released by Russian Defence Ministry press service, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov (right on the red carpet) is welcomed by North Korean Defence Minister No Kwang Chol (left), upon his arrival at Pyongyang International Airport outside of Pyongyang, North Korea, on November 29, 2024. “Russian Defence Minister Andrei…
Andrei Belousov | Photo Credit: Illustration: R. Rajesh Vladimir Putin’s inauguration as Russian President for a fifth time has spawned a slew of political moves in the country. Andrei Belousov was made Defence Minister, replacing Sergei Shoigu, who was sent away to head the National Security Council — a position held by Mr. Putin’s key…
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the new government in Moscow, Russia May 14, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 14 signed a decree appointing a new government, including replacement of the Defence Minister with a former Deputy Prime Minister who is an economics expert with…
In 2000, Belousov was appointed a non-staff adviser to the Russian prime minister (File) Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a surprise new defence minister, nominating civilian Andrei Belousov, a former deputy prime minister who specialises in economics, for the job more than two years into the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said. Below are…
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Sergei Shoigu has been appointed as head of Russia’s national security council Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a surprise new defence minister, nominating civilian Andrei Belousov, a former deputy prime minister who specialises in economics, for the job more than two years into the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said. Putin wants Sergei Shoigu,…
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