I think that the Kremlin sees the war as a war of attrition and a war of attrition is won by economics...a combination of industry and a pure economist can be the key to transform Russia's militarized economy into a real war economy.
The appointment of highly trusted technocrats to manage ballooning military and industrial budgets shows that war is the top priority, with a belief that a war footing is sustainable for the Russian economy.
Shoigu, the defense minister, was shifted to the national security council, amid concerns of poor Russian army performance in Ukraine and corruption charges among top deputies.
The Kremlin aims to avoid the perception of a defense ministry purge, but recent changes indicate a shift towards prioritizing a sustainable war economy and dealing with structural problems later.
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