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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