5 Key Changes in Russia’s Leadership Shake-Up
Russian President Putin demotes Nikolai Patrushev from National Security Council secretary to a shipbuilding role, while appointing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu as the new Security Council secretary. Patrushev’s son Dmitry is promoted to deputy prime minister amid broader military leadership reshuffling. Kremlin emphasizes the strategic importance of shipbuilding in Patrushev’s new role.
CONTENTS: 5 Key Changes in Russia’s Leadership Shake-Up
- Putin Demotes Patrushev; Pakistan Unrest
- Patrushev’s New Role in Shipbuilding
- Patrushev Reassigned; Shoigu Takes Council
Putin Demotes Patrushev; Pakistan Unrest
Russian President Vladimir Putin has demoted Nikolai Patrushev, who served for 16 years as the secretary of the National Security Council, a body that convenes top officials to discuss national security issues with Putin. Patrushev, a 72-year-old influential and shadowy key ally of Putin, has been reassigned as a presidential aide responsible for shipbuilding, amidst a reshuffling of the military leadership.
In other news, Pakistan is experiencing significant unrest. Clashes have erupted in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) due to issues related to privatisation. Amid this turmoil, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has resigned as the President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Additionally, an anticipated visit to Pakistan by Prince has been postponed due to the ongoing political crisis.
Patrushev’s New Role in Shipbuilding
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that Patrushev’s new position overseeing shipbuilding involves work “of a different nature.” He emphasized that this is a “strategic sector” which is “huge and very complex,” during a briefing with reporters.
Patrushev Reassigned; Shoigu Takes Council
– 5 Key Changes in Russia’s Leadership Shake-Up
1. Patrushev Demoted to Shipbuilding Role: Nikolai Patrushev, after 16 years as the secretary of the National Security Council, has been reassigned as a presidential aide responsible for shipbuilding.
2. Shoigu Removed as Defense Minister: President Putin removed Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, appointing him as the new secretary of the Security Council.
3. Patrushev’s Son Promoted: Dmitry Patrushev, Nikolai’s son and former agriculture minister, has been promoted to deputy prime minister.
4. Reshuffling of Military Leadership: The changes come amidst a broader reshuffling of Russia’s military leadership, following Putin’s re-election in March.
5. Strategic Emphasis on Shipbuilding: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov highlighted the strategic importance and complexity of the shipbuilding sector that Patrushev will now oversee.
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