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Putin Swaps Out Longtime Ally for Civilian Economist as Defense Minister

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The former minister, Sergei Shoigu, will become secretary of Russia’s powerful Security Council.

AJ McDougall
AJ McDougall 

Breaking News Reporter

Russian President Vladimir Putin, defence minister Sergei Shoigu
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AJ McDougall

AJ McDougall

Breaking News Reporter

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