Putin Replaces Defense Minister in Rare Cabinet Shake-up
Briefly

President Putin of Russia replaced his defense minister with an economist, reflecting a notable shake-up in the national security team post-Ukraine invasion.
The Kremlin seeks to align its security bloc with the economy's dynamics, resulting in the nomination of an economist as defense chief.
The appointment of an economist to oversee the military in Russia, despite initial shock, aims to integrate the defense budget with the broader national economy.
The replacement of the defense minister with an economist underlines the Kremlin's ability to stabilize the Russian economy amidst Western sanctions.
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