Putin's Defense Shake-Up: Arrests, Technocrats, and War Machine Woes
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In a significant shake-up of Russia's defense ministry, President Vladimir Putin has ousted long-time Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and arrested several senior officials under an anti-corruption campaign. This move comes amid Russia's recent military successes in Ukraine and is seen as part of Putin's strategy to streamline the ministry and ensure victory. The changes also reflect the lingering influence of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the late Wagner Group leader, who had criticized the ministry's corruption and inefficiency.
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