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The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation ( Russian: Министерство обороны Российской Федерации; MOD) is the governing body of the Russian Armed Forces. The President of Russia is the Commander-in-Chief of the forces and directs the activity of the ministry.
Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation. Andrei Belousov Minister.
The Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation (Russian: Министр обороны Российской Федерации) is the minister responsible for the Russian Armed Forces. Marshal of Aviation Yevgeny Shaposhnikov was the last Minister of Defence of the Soviet Union .
May 13, 2024 · For the first time in 12 years, Russia has a new minister of defence. On 12 May, the Kremlin announced that President Vladimir Putin had nominated economist Andrei Belousov to replace...
May 13, 2024 · Russian President Vladimir Putin is to remove his long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, the Kremlin has announced. The 68-year-old had been in the role since 2012 and will...
May 13, 2024 · For the first time in 12 years, Russia has a new minister of defence. On 12 May, the Kremlin announced that President Vladimir Putin had nominated economist Andrei Belousov to replace...
May 12, 2024 · Putin’s surprise tapping of Belousov to run the defence ministry indicates the president wants a major shift in the handling of his two-year invasion of Ukraine, according to people who know ...