Why did Russian President Putin remove his defence minister Sergei Shoigu?
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Published: May 13, 2024, 05:05 IST | Updated: May 13, 2024, 05:05 IST
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Vladimir Putin made an unexpected move. Putin has replaced his defence minister. An economist replaces Putin's long-time ally. But what prompted Putin for this reshuffle?
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