RUSSIA — The friendship and longstanding career of Russian Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu, with President Vladimir Putin are under threat from the recent revolt led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner mercenary group chief.
The defense minister's handling of the invasion of Ukraine was criticized by Prigozhin, including accusations of fleeing like a coward. Shoigu has been under pressure from Prigozhin's attacks and the failure of Russian Armed Forces to make progress.
Putin has managed to survive the revolt, while Shoigu's position remains precarious. The Russian-language Telegram channels have been discussing his successors, including the governor of Tula, Alexei Dyumin.
The situation has raised questions about the future of Shoigu's political career. Moscow Times reports.
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