Who is Putin’s new defense minister Andrei Belousov?
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday named former Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belosov as Russia’s new defense minister, replacing longtime defense minister Sergei Shoigu in a shake-up of the Kremlin. Economist Belosov was an unlikely figure, highlighting how Russia is moving its economy to war mode as it launches a new offensive in Ukraine’s Kharkov […]
Putin Replaces Long-Time Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu
Russian strongman Vladimir Putin (above, right) on Sunday fired Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (above, left). Just last year, Shoigu was the target of a Russian coup attempt by warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin (below, right), who was quickly killed. General Sergei Shoigu was with his longtime ally President Vladimir Putin reviewing troops on Moscow’s Red Square last […]
Vladimir Putin replaces Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed replacing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with former Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belosov, according to an official post on Telegram by the Federal Council of the Senate of the Russian Parliament. Russian state media reports that Shoigu has been appointed chairman of the Kremlin Security Council. reportThis was reported […]
Russian leader Mikhail Mishustin is reappointed by Putin as prime minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as Prime Minister. Mishustin and other technocrats in his cabinet are credited with maintaining stable economic performance despite Western sanctions. Most of Russia’s ministers are expected to retain their posts. Russian President Vladimir Putin reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister on Friday, a widely expected move to […]
President Joe Biden’s red line on Rafah puts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a crossroads
President Biden’s red line against Israel’s large-scale military operation in Rafah leaves Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a crossroads: a major move to crush Hamas in its last stronghold in southern Gaza If this happens, it could create an unprecedented situation that could lead to a severance of relations with the United States. Any […]
Armenia’s prime minister in Russia for talks amid strain in ties
Armenia’s prime minister visited Moscow on Wednesday and met with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid rising tensions between the estranged allies. President Putin invited Nikol Pashinyan to a meeting after the summit of the Eurasian Economic Union, a Moscow-led economic union. Both were said to have attended earlier in the day. The talks came a […]
Thailand’s prime minister moves to outlaw marijuana after its decriminalization
Prime Minister Sureta Thavisin has announced her intention to recriminalize cannabis in Thailand due to concerns about increased criminal activity. Mr. Sletta ordered local authorities to set a 90-day deadline to crack down on criminal activity related to the illegal cannabis trade. The lack of regulation has led to widespread availability and public backlash against […]
Prime Minister Back Peddles On Legalizing Weed As Crime Rises After Decriminalization
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin wants to outlaw marijuana two years after legalizing the drug due to crime rising after its decriminalization, The Associated Press (AP) reported Wednesday. This marked an interesting turnabout for Thailand, which was the first country in Asia to legalize the substance, the outlet noted. The prime minister of Thailand, the […]
SNP’s John Swinney Set to Become First Minister of Scotland
John Swinney is set to become Scotland’s next first minister on Monday, replacing Humza Yousaf, leader of the left-wing separatist Scottish National Party, but the veteran politician is set to take over similar issues over transgenderism that plagued his predecessors. are likely to face challenges. As a candidate in the SNP leadership election held at […]
John Swinney set to be confirmed as new SNP leader and Scotland’s first minister – UK politics live | Politics
important events The Scottish National Party (SNP) received an “immediate termination” of its election campaign for the following reasons: john swinney The party’s deputy leader has claimed that he is preparing to become the next leader. Keith Brown said “the race is being wiped out” with Mr Swinney running unopposed and expected to be confirmed […]