Putin purges Defense Ministry amid nuclear secrets leak rumor

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.