What's behind Putin's replacement of defense minister Shoigu? | DW News 

It’s important that soldiers log their time and expenses on the correct “project”.

they're all grifters - what's the difference?

@@daydays12 What do you think the Military Industrial complex does in the US? 🤔

Shoigu was a construction engineer prior to his military career 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️ I think an economist is better than a construction engineer.

It's a good thing he's not a gynecologist like Ursula.

Girkin not robber, and Shoigu not military

Has Girkin already become Secretary of the Security Council or has the information that Shoigu been promoted simply not penetrated your rotten information bubble?

Oh my! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Prigoshin is waiting...

Shoigu and Putin go hunting each year in the Taiga. I think they even have familial relations in terms of being Godfathers. Also, it's basically a promotion.

buddy if anyone had the wagner fella done in, it would have been Shougu himself. thats where the beef was. not with vlad. get a brain or even some cells

@@jeffhicks8428 Can you maybe chill?

*PURE BS.* He's simply old and wanting to retire. He had actually been wanting to retire before the current war even started, but was asked to stay on longer. Now that they're on a winning trajectory, he no longer needs to stay on, and they're letting him go ahead and retire.

Tea or Window?

Shoigu is Putin's close personal friend. No way Putin will be getting rid of him. They will both go down together eventually.

​@@saggybawlz Yep, when the entire world goes down. You won't be alive to see it.

@@SteelerzReignSupremeII ruzzias nukes have been broken for a long time.

​@@ezmqsvUS Drug addicts dreams at 1AM.

No, Putin gave him at least half of what he asked for years ago. Shoigu wanted to retire after the PREVIOUS election. But Putin asked him to stay on. Now, he's getting a drastically less stressful job, but is still around to do the job he's been doing VERY well for the last decade. So, half the retirement he wanted.

I bet he wanted to retire when wagner was marching on moscow.​@@DIREWOLFx75

economist not accountant

@@DIREWOLFx75 Putin doesn't "ask" anyone anything. If he was doing his job VERY well then he wouldn't be replaced. If he was retiring, then he wouldn't have accepted (assuming he did) this other role.

@@DIREWOLFx75 " he's getting a drastically less stressful job" Now he have much less temptation to embezzle money spent on the army? That urge to do it was so stressful for Shoigu? 😅

thats original. never heard that before. good luck at Wendys today.

I expect they couldn't find the window that was high enough for now lol

What are you talking about? Does any reasonable person doubt that Shoigu and EVERY single other high ranking military official or minister is corrupt? Thats not news, and therefore it shouldn´t be a problem. (in Russia)

Everyone has their hand in the Jar, Putin has both hands in, but he was mad when he heard how much they stole and how much he didn't get 😂😂😂

As russians we re happy with this changes

@@jarbystark We are too, because now we know things are falling apart in the Kremlin 🤣🤣

F​@@A4Natty, isn't with every new administration in the US every position in the government is changing, every secretary of Defense and others are replaced? Does that also mean things are falling apart in Washington?

He replaced all his windows with lcd screens, and takes Uber to work. 😂

Calm down calm down at least he hasn’t started a civil war… yet

Well, it’s not like he is about to testify against any Russian plane construction company, so, he’ll be fine

And tea.

@@karisigurjonsson Ah uber in the US Uber is ran by shadow busters

Source: Trust me bro. 😎

Yes ..Shoigu expressed wishes to retire before the beginning of SMO.

@@bonnie7898 Because he can help and they very much wanted his help. Duh. Same with Lavrov.

😂😂😂😂😂

GERASIMOV!

SHOEY-GOOOO!

Ring ring. Window call for Mr Shoigu. 5th floor. 1 way.

that's all that was echoing in my ear watching this vid

GERASIMOV!!

Where is amunition

Sokolov

Military Reindeer Transport Expert (not a joke, folks)

Agreed, its very surprising. He’s been one of Putin’s closest allies, former head of the FSB and was rated by people to be probably the second most powerful man in Russia after Putin himself and likely his successor. What this likely indicates is that this is not just a reshuffle along normal governmental lines.

The war is bankrupting Russia, this is why Putin got the accountant involved

@@foilhat1138 Too old to be his successor, he is older than Vlad. But true that they were close, though he is closer to Shoigu.

He went senile, nothing more-age is getting to him Its a long tradition that KGB went by-when they are no longer able to do 100%, get silent rid of them Not to mention he held position that was also responsible for looking over domestic issues-which he failed with recent terrorist attacks and opposition in poor republics of Russia

@@Warrior-lt1kc How long until they get rid of Putin for being senile?

Venezuela?

seems you don't understand Shoigu has actually been promoted

@@fresh6993 Promoted. Ha ha ha. For the sake of mother russia?

@@fresh6993 loooool what higher position is their than Minister of defense during the biggest war since world war 2? LOL he's been replaced by an economist! Who was the previous head of the security council? Has anyone ever heard of him? Why is it that Shogu was sent to NK to beg for missiles if it isn't the second top spot? FOOL

@@fresh6993 finding himself lower in position than Medvedev, who resigned as prime minister 4 years ago? I see you are very smart

Love you some Putin, do ya?

This makes sense but they will never understand lol. They all seem to think Kremlin is this large web of intrigue and conspiracy like some bad guy lair in a movie and not just normal government activity. There is intrigue in the Kremlin, but so has any other government. Why should Russia be any different when it comes to reshuffling government officials? Why do we have to treat it like some big event that actually changes very little on the battlefield? "Shoigu has been asking for some time off and hes tired, hes been defence minister for years, better give him something else to do instead. Oh we making Military contracts, better hire someone with business expertise, Belousov seems capable for the job." Western media and Analysts: OMG CONSPIRACY PUTIN IS PURGING HIS GOVERNMENT.

My thoughts too. If there's anything more important for Russia at this critical moment, it is refreshing their stockpile to reinforce their progress and make the offensive sustainable. Economist DM is there to complement this. Also taking Shoigu off his post, diffuses the already volatile situation amongst the contemptuous generals and putting the neutral economist on the role means that there will no longer be a throne for them to fight for, quelling the unrest.

@@rodturner6759 Huh? What does that have to do with my opinion about Putin? I'd say the exact same thing whether I hated him or not. It's just rational thinking.

Russia is running low on Soviet military hardware stockpiles of tanks, armored vehicles and artillery. It also can't produce enough to keep up with losses. It makes sense to bring in someone who could improve the supply situation.

there are 386 kinds of heart attacks

The ignorant is so easily fooled. Fun facts: He was part of the team that accompany Putin to China. Who was sitting next to Putin at the big table during the meeting with Chinese officials? Shoigu. Only a few officials were then invited to accompany the two leaders to the informal "tea break". Who was among those? Shoigu (he was sitting next to Lavrov).

Shoigu has done his part. He will be given a subtle but powerful role.

He got promoted.

Brother, he literally got promoted.

@@MrOpen2012 not really, that security council is more like a pension for those who knows too much to be removed

@@freedman6590 They are long time friends. Dhoigu wanted to retire before this war started, but Putin asked him to stay to help in war. They went hunting together, i believe their families are friends. Maybe Putin has some bigger plans with this move, but im certain Dhoigu wont be sacraficial lamb.

Do not fly in planes with granates on board otherwise they can scrape him of the plane remains with a shovel

Hope not. Speer was highly effective.

Meaning an incompetent Albert Speer 😂😂😂😂

@@terencefield3204 Who are we kidding here. We are talking about russia. 😂😂😂

@@terencefield3204 My thought too

@@DarxKies and solitary Russia is having multinational NATO and US's collective panties in a wad. Talk about "incompetence." 😂👍

Try 40% now

@@mrDredd1966 no, iirc that was 40% of state budget. 6% of GDP

​@@Hangman11why is the budget 20% of GDP? It's usually in the 30 to 40% range. Thag seems verh low. Is it corruption on s huge scale?

We're devastated to learn that he let go from the balcony he was pushed out of, in 3 months. This action will be completely unforeseeable and unpreventable. We are scheduling our mourning for 3 months from now. Thank you for your future respecting of our privacy as we prepare for this difficult time.

He also shot himself three times in the back of the head while falling.😢😢😢

The cluelessness is hilarious. Fun facts: He was part of the team that accompany Putin to China. Who was sitting next to Putin at the big table during the meeting with Chinese officials? Shoigu. Only a few officials were then invited to accompany the two leaders to the informal "tea break". Who was among those? Shoigu (he was sitting next to Lavrov).

Ahahahaah the power and the glory, and then suddenly, “I swear Hon, this never happens, it’s the first time”.

probably Ukraine gonna go through the window lol

Patrushev is older than Putin. He was an important figure, but never the successor.

Those two gentlemen above not important. We should ask where is Patrushev "hardliner" right now ?

@@vagabond919 Hes been promoted to Chief of GRU

Patrushev jr has just been promoted to deputy prime minister

Certainly Putin at the helm in coordination with the Chief of Staff of the Russian Federation General Garismanov will be looking after the ongoing Special Military Operation and the newly appoonted Defence Minister would be in charge of the Military Industrial Complex. Former Defence Minister Shoigu was elevated and hewill be in oversee the Security Defence Council.

Arms production and battlefield performance are directly connected

That's not true, he was the one they sent to beg for NK missiles and ammo. LOL HE WAS THE MINISTER OF DEFENSE DURING RUSSIA'S BIGGEST WAR SINCE WW2. What are you talking about mate? On a war footing? It already is. Do you mean total war? LOL He's brought in an economist because there haven't been any results and the status quo is unsustainable.

Keep dreaming dude :D

Did Shoigu commit are command war crimes actually? Or is that beyond his responsibility as he isn’t at the front line?

@@xXAlmdudlerXx - It's a moot point. Only those who *lose* wars are ever prosecuted for "war crimes," and they're not losing.

@@Bike_Lion That is yet to be determined. Russia maybe can win militarily but they can’t win the conflict. Similar like the US couldn’t defeat Vietnam.

Для России гаага не существует, западная гегемония рухнула, всем, а особенно русским плевать на сша и ес

He got promoted not demoted.

This is Russia, where politics controls big money. Not USA, where big money controls politics.

Looted? Just how delusional are you? Shoigu has practically exterminated corruption within the military while he's been minister of defense. AND he's rebuilt the Russian military from the ground up to what it is now. Which, a French military report last month called "the new gold standard for everyone to aspire to".

Troll alert in the replies...🤣

@@telluwide5553 Yes, you wrote it.

@@DIREWOLFx75 I meant you, Russian troll 🧌 🤣

Only it Putin is on the same plane he’s safe for now..

True 😂 he isn’t a good economist

@cory8837 You from Russia or like the many other, is that how you heared it from some shady news source

No he is promoted because of his skin color and gender quotas

Coming from some one who has never been to Russia

Shoigu has transformed the Russian army into something that now the entire NATO bloc cannot overtake in the production of artillery shells and other weapons. Cope harder and continues to try to assemble hypersonic weapons from washing machines you can even ask Ursula von der Lein for advice.

Better phrase it as "Russia further optimise itself to fight until the last Ukrainian and last penny in the pockets of Western countries if needed" and Ukraine, well, nervously shuffle divisions between fronts and squeeze sities of more recruits but its not much they can do (aside from stop stealing western money of course)

Vova enters the chat. "When you're STEALING the military budget an accountant is always better then a builder".

Nah. It's easier for Putin to steal the military budget when you replace a builder with an accountant.

Don’t you think thats the presidents responsibility? Or is Biden the only president with that power?

​@@smiddy2985 what are you talking about orcbot

@@heartpaid6767 orcbot lol cant you read? If Russia uses nukes who do you think makes that decision? USAbot

​@@smiddy2985в России три ядерных кнопки.Ракеты полетят лишь при наличии консенсуса всех трех.

shoigu is basically on pension. “security council” in Russia does not do anything

That's what they also said when the mutiny happened. Putin is still there...

Wait. You still believe Ukr is winning and Russia failed? 🤣

The Security Council has, in fact, been a sinecure for a long time. Our former Prime Minister Medvedev has been sitting there for 4 years.

An uprising in Russian will be disastrous to the whole world...who would control the nukes if you wish that to happen...

peterkarlsson1825 In addition never mention Boeing

did you think of that yourself, genius boy?

Putin is the best President in the World

Kadyrov....

Putin

Probably Dmitry Medvedev

Sokolov because he is still alive

This is include actually doing thing that money was designated for, and stealing only tips from it, instead of stealing most of the money and failing the order, as it worked for Shoigu's predescessor, Serdukov, or work right now for their Ukrainian counterpart (hence non-existent fortifications of Kharkov region)

Mad?

LOL. bs.

That’s hard coping right there

He got promoted

Oh and the novichok clein fashionable Russian underwear 😂

@@flesz_ No, he did not.

​@@empireofzaire4279yes he did. He got a office job... Given that he wanted to retire

​@@flesz_Sokolov and pergrozin also got promoted 😂😂😂😂😂

Wash that "glee" off your hands before you shake hands with anyone.

Far less than the number of people killed by Americans

He's no longer in command of any troops. And now has a ceremonial role as head of security council. This will make it a lot easier for Shoigu to fall out of a window.

@@militant_pacifist Shoigu was minister of defence. He was never the one commanding troops.

@@militant_pacifist he wont fall out of window as he didnt personally angered comrade Putin. He was always loyal. And loyalty is what makes a good comrade. But no more cash grabbing for him from the military budget

True- he is top than minister

@@militant_pacifist Also the security council does not have a budget than he can skim off of.

Yes, money grows in the tree in ORCS land.😂😂😂. What are they making? , nothing 😂😂 . O wait they are importing everything 😂😂😂

Putin enters the chat. "When you're STEALING the military budget an accountant is always better then a builder".

What do you expecting to see from an economyst as the head of Russian Army? Less defraudation of Army resources or more?😅

@@givemeabreak8784 are you crying in inflation ?

@@Blackcain Inflation is higher in Russia than any western country despite higher interest rates.

Retiring during the biggest war Russia has seen since WW2

I hope that his retirement home is on the ground floor.

He will be retired out the window soon.

Whyever would Russia want a scapegoat? They've completely crushed the Ukraine military AND demilitarised both the EU and Nato to such a point that USA has been unable to hold artillery training as normal for 2 years now. Germany has enough ammunition to fight 2 weeks of war, or 2 days at the intensity of SMO. And just during 2022, Germany lost around 30% of its industry. UK has no more missiles, its ships are falling apart, a grand total of 38 tanks and would be hard pressed to put more than 38 thousand troops anywhere away from their home bases. France, lol, they can maybe deploy 20 thousand troops abroad, barely. They have barely any ammo for heavy weapons though. Etc etc... The EU is selfdestructing thanks to the sanctions and USA is following roughly the same track, just slower, but at the same time is also reaching epic levels of financial incompetence, for the first time ever spending twice as much as it is getting from taxes, and racking up 1 trillion more in debt every 3 months. While Russia's economy is doing better than EVER before, civillian industry growing by over 7% in 2023, and overall economy probably went up with around 4%, possibly 5%, final numbers pending. Russia is crushing the west and will simply because of the wests idiocy very likely end up having to annex all the Russianspeaking parts of Ukraine and possibly all the way forward so the new border becomes from western borders of Kiev oblast to Odessa oblast.

It is easier to make Shoigu a scapegoat now.

@@maritaschweizer1117 yes unless Russia has something heinous planned that Putin doesn’t want shoigu to take the blame for. Easier to blame a new guy than someone you have had around for a long time.

Elevator shafts...

The point is that shoigu was stealing while belousov is very religious and honest man

@@jarbystark hes stealing, so thats why he's promoted to a higher rank? makes sense genius boy. now back to Wendys drive thu.

@@jarbystark They all steal.

Who puts a no man in their own cabinet?

@@jarbystark lol

For what

Keep whining 😂

@@-_Hatred_- Have you missed the last two years or something? 🤣🤣🤣

Why bother, they just lie.

If you listen the official Russian spokesperson is on this clip.

I am leaning more towards something in the high rise apartment window washing accident variety...

Thankfully he is still the Head of the General Staff

Didn't Zelensky execute his close friend

But the view is so great, me want to look closer 😅

Prigozhin and Navalny: Comrades please hold our VODKAs 🥃

Putin is a bullshitter and an opportunist .🙄🧠

😂😂😂😂yes...sure...

Define "improvement"..

He has done everything right but still hasn't won the war. Yeah, right.

I am looking at a map of Russian captured territory in a thumbnail on the sidebar from 9 months ago and Russia has barely captured any more territory since then. In the meantime I have been keeping up with the daily stuff and it's just been Russia attacking everyday non-stop and almost always being destroyed. They don't know what they are doing. If they knew what they were doing it would have been over in 2 weeks like they predicted it would. They don't know what they are doing because they say "we might just capture kharkiv" one day then "we are going to capture the whole of Ukraine" then "we're going to nuke britain" then "we're just creating a buffer zone".

I wonder if xi jinping will replace you because you been talking nonsense

smiles MTG

@@yezchj Trump has NEVER criticized Putin publicly, even publicly said said $2 of sanctions were a good tradeoff for the territory Putin received.

Have you even heard of the Mueller Report?

@@Kavala76 Ever heard of Paul Manafort? Trump pardoned him after being found GUILTY of conspiring with Russia. He was Republican party CAMPAIGN MANAGER.

More important than ministry of defense during the biggest Russian war since WW2? I don't think so mate. LOL he was supposed to be IN the parade there was a video of him in a car the day before practicing then GONE. Cope harder buddy.

LMAO, do you actually believe this? I actually made a bet with a German dude *two years ago,* who said that President P. would be ousted by the end of August :D IMO, this is *pure projection* on your part. No *German* is gonna say in 5 years "well it was worth it".....The "it" here of course committing economic suicide on behalf of the USA and cutting yourself off from your source of cheap energy that made your industry globally competitive 😉