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Putin purges Defense Ministry amid nuclear secrets leak rumor

Newsweek — May 14, 2024, 07:00 PM UTC

Summary: Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his deputies resigned amid a purge by Putin, with Shoigu reassigned to Russia's Security Council. Shoigu's replacement, economist Andrei Belousov, aims to enhance Russia's war economy efficiency. The Defense Ministry is embroiled in a corruption scandal, with personnel arrested for bribery. Allegations of leaking nuclear secrets have surfaced, potentially leading to state treason charges. At least five arrests have been made.

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  1. [3.7]
    Shoigu faces humiliation in China after demotion (Newsweek)
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  2. [4.6]
    Putin reshuffles military leadership to consolidate power and prevent threats (The Guardian)
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    Russian Defense Ministry officials arrested for bribery, minister replaced (The Daily Beast)
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    Russian defense official arrested for bribery, part of corruption crackdown (The Associated Press)
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  5. [4.9]
    Putin appoints economist Andrei Belousov to lead defense ministry (The Guardian)
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    Putin reassigns defense minister, advances in Ukraine's Kharkiv area (CNBC)
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  7. [3.8]
    Putin replaces defense minister with civilian amid Ukraine conflict (CNN)
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  8. [3.7]
    Putin to replace defense minister Shoigu amid Ukraine conflict (The Independent)
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  9. [4.2]
    13 killed in Belgorod after Ukrainian missile shot down (The Guardian)
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  10. [3.5]
    Putin replaces Shoigu as defense minister with Belousov (RTE.ie)
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  11. [4.4]
    Putin appoints Shoigu as Russia's national security council secretary (The Associated Press)
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    Putin to replace defense minister Shoigu amid Ukraine conflict (The Independent)
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    Russian apartment block collapses in Belgorod after shelling, killing 8 (The Associated Press)
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  14. [4.1]
    Putin reshuffles defense leadership, proposes new defense minister (ABC News)
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  15. [4.2]
    Putin replaces security chiefs in surprise reshuffle (Financial Times)
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    Ukrainian strike on Russian apartment block kills seven (ABC News)
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    Russian forces capture villages in Kharkiv, strike hits Belgorod (TheJournal.ie)
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    Ukraine targets Russian oil refineries and metallurgical plant (Kyiv Post)
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  19. [3.8]
    Russia captures five villages in Kharkiv amid offensive (CNN)
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  20. [5.2]
    Russia invades Ukraine near Kharkiv, condemned by Lord Cameron (The Telegraph)
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    SBU: Kyiv targeted for terror attack on 9 May (The Guardian)
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  22. [3.2]
    Putin's surprise attack in Ukraine causes significant damage (The Daily Beast)
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  23. [4.1]
    Russia claims gains in Kharkiv, Ukraine; fighting intensifies (ABC News)
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  24. [4.6]
    Russia captures five border villages near Kharkiv (The Telegraph)
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    Missile strikes on oil depots in Ukraine and Russia (Kyiv Post)
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    Russia launches assault on Kharkiv region in Ukraine (Financial Times)
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    Russia launches surprise assault on northern Ukraine (CNN)
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    Russian forces attack near Kharkiv, Ukraine, repelled by Ukrainians (The Guardian)
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    Ukrainian attack injures 8 in Belgorod (Voice of America - VOA News)
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    Russia launches missile attack on critical Ukrainian infrastructure (Kyiv Post)
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    Zelenskyy calls Putin 'Nazi,' Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine (POLITICO Europe)
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    Russia announces nuclear weapon drills amid tensions with West (CTV News)
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    Russia plans drills with tactical nuclear weapons amid tensions with West (The New York Times)
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    Putin orders nuclear weapons drills in response to Ukraine tensions (The Guardian)
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    Putin orders tactical nuclear exercises amid tensions with NATO (Express)
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    Russian forces advance in Ukraine, threatening village residents (The Guardian)
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    Ukrainian village Ocheretyne devastated by Russian attacks (The Guardian)
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    Russian forces devastate Ukrainian village, drone strikes injure civilians (The Associated Press)
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    Battle of Chasiv Yar: Ukrainian forces face Russian troops (Kyiv Independent)
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    US sanctions China for supporting Russia in Ukraine war (The Independent)
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    US sanctions China for aiding Russia in Ukraine war (The Guardian)
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