Ready to even die: Shoigu’s successor named priorities for the post of head of the Russian Defense Ministry

Belousov replaced Shoigu as Russian Defense Minister/Collage 24 Channel< p _ngcontent-sc139 class="news-annotation">Andrei Belousov replaced Sergei Shoigu as Russian Defense Minister. He has already spoken at a meeting of the Federation Council, at which he made a number of statements regarding the priorities of his work.

He is quoted by pro-Kremlin propaganda media. In particular, Shoigu’s successor said that he is allegedly “even ready to die” if it is necessary “to complete the assigned tasks,” reports 24 Channel.

Belousov named the priorities of his work

Shoigu’s successor made a number of statements at a meeting of the Federation Council, which was held May 11. Thus, Belousov stated that the priority of his work would be “victory,” and also emphasized that he would “make every effort to achieve it.” The new Minister of Defense also stated that he is always guided by the principle “you can make mistakes, you can’t lie.”

Among other things, various statements were also made about the work of the department. Thus, Belousov said that he began to get acquainted with the affairs of the Ministry of Defense, and first of all, with the issues of conducting the so-called “special operation”. Shoigu's successor also believes that it is necessary to increase the efficiency of fulfilling government defense orders, as well as strengthen control over pricing.

In addition, since Belousov is an economist by profession, he plans to integrate the economy Russia to increase military spending. In order not to sow panic among Russians, Shoigu’s successor did not raise the issue of mobilization, but only added that recruiting the occupation army is also an important task. Belousov also said that he plans to improve military education in Russia, work on the issue of paying Russian invaders and providing them with housing.

Moreover, Shoigu’s successor plans to develop new methods of combat operations, after all, it is going to act ahead of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Finally, Belousov grandiloquently stated that he was allegedly “ready to give his life” in order to solve the tasks assigned to him. and, if necessary, life to solve the assigned problems,” said Belousov.

Personnel changes in Russia< /h2>

• Information about the dismissal of Sergei Shoigu appeared on the evening of May 12. Instead, the former Minister of Defense was offered the position of Secretary of the Security Council.
• Putin also fired Nikolai Patrushev, who had previously been Secretary of the Security Council. Instead, he was offered the position of assistant to the President of Russia.
• There were rumors that Dmitry Peskov could also lose his position. However, Putin left him as his press secretary and deputy head of the Russian presidential administration.