Putin reshuffles top officials, including arms chief

By Brady Knox

Published July 15, 2022 7:56pm ET

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Putin reshuffles top officials, including arms chief — Russian President Vladimir Putin reshuffled several top officials Friday, including Russia’s deputy prime minister for the defense ministry. Yuri Borisov, who had held the position since 2018, was responsible for the Russian military’s rearmament, according to the state-run news agency TASS. His replacement could indicate a dissatisfaction with the Russian military’s performance in Ukraine, according […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin reshuffled several top officials Friday, including Russia’s deputy prime minister for the defense ministry.

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