Russian President Putin proposed Belousov as the new defense minister, moving Shoigu to the Security Council secretary position to bring innovation to the defense ministry.
Speculation arose about Shoigu's potential dismissal following his deputy's arrest on bribery charges, indicating a possible rift despite his close ties with Putin.
The cabinet reshuffle coincides with Putin's fifth term, following the resignation of the entire cabinet after his recent inauguration.
Putin's election win faced criticism for lacking democratic legitimacy due to barring candidates opposing the Ukraine war, amid civilians fleeing renewed ground offensives in Ukraine.
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