Sergei Shoigu, left, has been replaced as Russia's defence minister under the order of President Vladimir Putin, right. AFP
Sergei Shoigu, left, has been replaced as Russia's defence minister under the order of President Vladimir Putin, right. AFP

Russia's Sergei Shoigu replaced by economist as Putin prepares for 'long war'




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