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Russian corruption probe widens as senior defence official arrested

Yuri Kuznetsov, the second senior official arrested in the case, is accused of bribery after being found holding $1m.

Al Jazeera

Russia’s defence rejig: ‘Unfortunately for Ukraine, a very effective move’

Analysts predict Andrei Belousov will boost Russia’s military-industrial complex as Kyiv’s forces struggle on the front.

Al Jazeera

Russian Defense Ministry Official Arrested For Bribery

Recent arrests and leadership changes in the Russian Defense Ministry highlight challenges in the country's military and political landscape.

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Repression Grips Remote Russian Region Months After Shock Protests

Since a Russian court in January sent his older brother, environmental activist Fail Alsynov, to prison for four years, Idel says he has lived in "fear of the unknown".

International Business Times

Putin To Visit China, Strengthening Authoritarian Alliance

Russian President Putin's upcoming state visit to China amid tensions with the West. China supports Russia's actions in Ukraine.

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Putin To Visit Beijing This Week

Putin will be in Beijing from Thursday to Friday, foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said, in the Russian leader's second visit to China in just over six months.

International Business Times

Former Ukrainian President Criticizes US Delay In Military Aid

Former Ukrainian President Yushchenko criticizes U.S. aid delay, supports Zelenskyy's stance, and urges Western allies' expedited support in countering Rus...

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Antony Blinken visits Kyiv to show US support for Ukraine as Putin's army 'blows up bridges to create buffer zone'

Defence experts say Russian forces had made ‘tactically significant advances’ but did not appear to be moving on Kharkiv in the north east of the country

Evening Standard

Andrei Belousov: Putin picks trusted technocrat to run defence ministry

Loyalist economist who ‘thinks years ahead’ inherits Kremlin’s biggest challenge as it prepares for the long haul in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: How Russia’s advance on Kharkiv might end

In today’s newsletter: A major new attack on territory known for Kyiv’s biggest victory has led to a sense of Ukraine’s prospects viciously unravelling, town by town

The Guardian - UK

Blinken visits Ukraine to tout U.S. support for Kyiv's fight against Russia

On his fourth trip to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Blinken will reaffirm the Biden administration's commitment to Ukraine's defense and long-term security, U.S. officials said.

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Blinken visits Ukraine in show of US support as Russia intensifies attacks

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday in an unannounced diplomatic mission to reassure Ukraine that it has American support as it struggles to defend against increasingly intense Russian attacks.

France 24

Biden signs bipartisan bill banning imports of Russian uranium

Ban, to begin in about 90 days, is White House’s latest effort to apply pressure on Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - US

Biden signs Russian uranium imports ban into law

"Putin's war machine has now lost one of its cash cows," Sen. John Barrasso said.

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Kremlin Appoints Economist As Defense Minister Amid Military Reshuffle

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu replaced by Andrei Belousov to align military spending with economy amidst Ukraine conflict. Belousov's appointment signifie...

France 24

Could Russia take Ukraine's second city? Putin on the offensive

Moscow has opened a new front with Ukraine after taking several villages near Kharkiv. Russia’s spring offensive takes form as President Vladimir Putin replaces defence minister Sergei Shoigu with another Kremlin loyalist – Andrei Belousov, the deputy prime minister in charge of the economy.

Evening Standard

'Bombs in tea boxes plot' by Putin agents to blow up builders markets in Kyiv thwarted, say security chiefs

A car bomb attack on Ukraine’s capital was also reported to have been stopped

France 24

Putin defence minister shake-up a sign of plans for ‘long confrontation’ with West

President Vladimir Putin's nomination of top economic official Andrei Belousov as defence minister is a sign of the importance the Russian leader places on the war economy in gaining the upper hand in what he expects will be a long conflict against Ukraine, analysts say.

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The Times of India

'Preparing for a long confrontation': Why Putin has appointed an economist as defence minister

In a significant reshuffle within the Russian government, President Vladimir Putin has appointed Andrey Belousov, a civilian economist and former first deputy prime minister, as the new head of the ministry of defense, replacing longtime minister Sergei Shoigu. This move indicates a shift towards integrating economic strategies with military operations,…

International Business Times

Putin's Defence Shake-up: 'Preparing For A Long Confrontation'

Al Jazeera

‘The goal is not peace’: What’s behind Putin’s wartime Russia reshuffle?

President’s surprise reshuffle to see deputy prime minister and economist Andrei Belousov seize defence minister’s role.

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Ukrainian Troops Battle Russian Army In Border Areas

Updates on intense battles between Ukrainian and Russian forces, casualties, and strategic moves in border areas.

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says Russia attacking border in northern Kharkiv region and replaces commander on frontline – as it happened

Kharkiv region’s governor says Russia is attempting to stretch front line; Ukrainian commander responsible for north-eastern frontline replaced

Evening Standard

Putin's new defence minister is a 'puppet' and a sign of long Ukraine war plan

Russia’s president caught military experts by surprise with his plan to make Andrei Belousov defence minister

The Times of India

Why Putin replaced Russia's defense minister

In a surprise reshuffle of Russia's cabinet, President Vladimir Putin has ousted long-serving defense minister Sergei Shoigu and replaced him with Andrei Belousov, an economist without military experience. This change is announced as Putin begins his fifth term, and comes amid ongoing Russian military operations in Ukraine.

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