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Russia replaces defense minister amid Ukraine war and rising defense spending

Russian President Vladimir Putin replaced Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with a civilian as the war in Ukraine continues and defense spending rises.

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The leadership change may signal a significant shift in Russia’s wartime defense management.

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  1. Sergei Shoigu: Putin replaces Russia's defense minister with a civilian amid Ukraine war furor and defense spending spirals. ↗southerngazette.ca · Recorded source date: Aug 24, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC

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