Russian Defence Minister
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ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian officials for attacking civilian targets in Ukraine
World | Jun 25, 2024, 07:40 PM ISTThe court accused ex-Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Russian Army chief Valery Gerasimov of war crimes and crimes against humanity by attacking civilian targets in Ukraine. The ICC had previously issued a warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for attacks on children in Ukraine.
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Is Putin planning something big? After Defence Min's ouster, another general rank officer arrested
World | May 14, 2024, 03:50 PM ISTThe arrest of General Yuri Kuznetsov signals a widening of the biggest government corruption scandal in years, two days after President Vladimir Putin unexpectedly removed Sergei Shoigu from the post of defence minister.
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Putin replaces Sergei Shoigu as Defence Minister in surprise move, appoints civilian economist
World | May 13, 2024, 10:27 AM ISTShoigu, 68, has been in charge of defence since 2012 and a long-time ally of Putin, who came under fire after his deputy was arrested last month on bribery charges. Putin has appointed him to lead Russia's powerful Security Council, replacing Nikolai Patrushev.
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Russian Defence Ministry accuses Ukraine of shooting down its own POWs that kill all 74 on board
World | Jan 24, 2024, 08:55 PM ISTThe Russian Defence Ministry said that an IL-76 cargo aircraft carrying 65 captured Ukrainian service members as well as six crew members and three people accompanying the POWs went down during a pre-planned flight at around 11 am local time.
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Prigozhin-led Wagner lasted for only 24 hours but have long-term consequences for Putin
World | Jun 26, 2023, 06:23 AM ISTThe march on the capital by Wagner troops led by Yevgeny Prigozhin and the late-night deal that eventually halted it severely dented Putin’s reputation as a leader who is willing to ruthlessly punish anyone who challenges his authority.
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Pakistan agenda exposed as SCO members echo- 'Terrorism in all forms must be condemned, controlled'
India | Apr 29, 2023, 08:47 AM ISTThe two-day SCO Defence Ministers meeting started on April 27 and was represented by delegates from all member-states -- hosts India, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
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Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu meets Modi
India | Jan 21, 2015, 04:02 PM ISTNew Delhi: The “time-tested special and privileged” strategic partnership between India and Russia acquired a new momentum with the visit of President Vladimir Putin last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today. He stated this
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Russian Defence Minister's visit to Pakistan 'significant': India
India | Dec 03, 2014, 11:21 PM ISTNew Delhi: Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit here, India on Wednesday termed as "significant" the first-ever visit of Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu to Pakistan during which they signed a defence cooperation pact."The
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Moscow threatens to retaliate against Poland
World | Aug 30, 2014, 10:45 AM ISTMoscow: Moscow on Friday threatened to take retaliatory measures against Poland, after its authorities refused permission to a plane carrying Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu to enter its airspace.The jet was carrying Shoigu to Russia