Putin to replace Defence Minister Sergi Shoigu in shock parliament shake-up

VLADIMIR Putin has proposed sacking his long-term Defence Minister, Sergei Shoigu, more than two years into the Ukraine war.

Shoigu, 68, has been a constant ally of the Russian tyrant but could now be replaced by former deputy prime minister Andrei Belousov, the upper house of Russia’s parliament announced on Sunday.

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Sergei Shoigu has served as defence minister since 2012[/caption]

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Putin is now looking to replace his defence minister and long-term ally more than two years into the Ukraine war[/caption]

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It comes as the tyrant begins his new six-year term in office[/caption]

Parliament’s approval of the new appointment is all but guaranteed, as there is virtually no opposition, reports claim.

Putin has also reportedly proposed Sergei Lavrov remain as foreign minister as part of his backroom shuffle as he begins his new six-year term.

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