- Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spiralsCNN
- Putin replaces defense minister with an economistBusiness Insider
- Russia’s Vladimir Putin Swaps Out Longtime Ally Sergei Shoigu for Civilian Economist as Defense MinisterThe Daily Beast
- Putin Replaces Defense Minister in Rare Cabinet Shake-upThe New York Times
- Putin replaces Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in cabinet shakeupThe Associated Press