Russian Minister of Defense
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Putin
The Secretary of Russia’s Security Council said negotiations with Kyiv are impossible while Ukrainian forces are in the Kursk region because of a “nuclear terror” threat to the Kursk NPP.
Sep. 10
Sergei Shoigu
Rumors have begun to circulate on Russian media that criminal cases are being prepared against the generals who failed to prevent Ukraine’s Aug. 6 incursion into the Kursk region.
Aug. 16
Sergei Shoigu
The crackdown on corruption among the upper echelons of Russia’s Ministry of Defense that began in April shows no likelihood of letting up.
Aug. 6
Iran
Sergei Shoigu, who now heads Russia’s Security Council, reportedly arrived in Tehran on Monday to meet top Iranian officials as Tehran’s retaliatory strikes against Israel turned imminent.
Aug. 5
War in Ukraine
The Hague-based court said Tuesday it had issued arrest warrants for for ex-defence minister Sergei Shoigu and army chief Valery Gerasimov.
Jun. 26
Putin
On Monday, June 24, the International Criminal Court issued warrants for the arrest of Sergei Shoigu and Valery Gerasimov for alleged international crimes committed in Ukraine.
Jun. 25
Crimea
As President Vladimir Putin’s cabinet reshuffle took shape and the war in Ukraine rages on, sacking Sergei Shoigu seemed momentous, but the removal of Patrushev has potentially greater significance.
May. 15
Corruption
The Head of Russia’s Defense Ministry personnel department was arrested during an overnight raid as part of a broader shake-up at the top levels of Russia’s military.
May. 14
Sergei Shoigu
The world’s media saw the removal of Sergei Shoigu as Russia’s Defense Minister as a punishment for his failure in Ukraine but if viewed in the round it is part of Putin’s plans to cement his power.
May. 13
Russia
Timur Ivanov, the wealthy top-ranking official considered a close confidant of his boss Sergei Shoigu, is accused of accepting bribes. Commentators speculate on what is behind the affair.
Apr. 26
Biden
Shoigu claimed that Russian forces had gained the upper hand along the 1,000 km battlefront, disproving the notion of the superiority of Western weapons.
Apr. 24
Tanks
For the second time in a year the Russian Defense Minister visited a tank factory in Omsk to monitor its performance against the production plan he gave them last June.
Apr. 19
Cyberattack
The HUR reported gaining access to Russia's defense ministry and can now map its entire structure down to the level of bureaucrats.
Mar. 4
Russia
Ukraine’s National Resistance Center reports that the Kremlin is forcing teenagers in the occupied territories to join Russian pseudo-military clubs in an effort to erase their Ukrainian identity.
Dec. 8, 2023
Kazakhstan
A TV channel owned by the Russian defense ministry showed the nuclear capable Avangard hypersonic ballistic missile being “prepared” for use on its Thursday broadcast.
Nov. 16, 2023
Rumors have begun to circulate on Russian media that criminal cases are being prepared against the generals who failed to prevent Ukraine’s Aug. 6 incursion into the Kursk region.
Aug. 16