- Putin reshuffle ‘points to serious instability’ as fighting grips Ukraine’s KharkivThe Independent
- Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spiralsCNN
- Putin replaces longtime defense minister in surprise move; Russia claims gains as fighting rages in northeast UkraineCNBC
- Vladimir Putin proposes moving Russian defense chief in reshuffleUSA TODAY
- Who is Andrei Belousov, Putin’s choice as defence minister?Reuters