Russia Touts "Very High Post" for Shoigu as Economist Takes Defence Reins For "Long War" In Ukraine

A Russian general in charge of personnel issues has been detained on suspicion of engaging in criminal activity, Tass news agency reported on May 14. News of the arrest of Lieutenant-General Yuri Kuznetsov came amid a wider overhaul of Russia’s defense ministry. Kuznetsov served as the head of the 8th Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces from 2010 to 2023. He was detained "on suspicion of criminal activity”, Tass reported, adding that his workplace and residence had been searched. Currency worth the equivalent of $1 million as well as "gold coins" and other "luxury items" are said to have been found in his possession. #russia #russiaukrainewar #putin #shoigu #kremlin