Mishustin And The Cabinet.

We explain why and how Mikhail Mishustin was reappointed and what the dynamics of his position are.

The Presidential Bloc.

The most shocking changes concern the Defence Ministry, Security Council, and Presidential Administration. You will find out why Andrey Belousov has taken over Sergey Shoigu’s position, while the latter moves to the post of Security Council’s secretary. We also cover Nikolay Patrushev’s transfer to Putin’s administration among other changes.

Who's Who In The Cabinet.

We outline major shifts in Mishustin’s Cabinet: who has gained influence and who has benefited from redistributed prerogatives; new ministers and the particularities of the reshaped Cabinet.

New Escalation.

Putin's fifth term begins amid heightened international tensions. He has directed the General Staff to conduct military drills for non-strategic nuclear weapons. We are trying to answer the critical question: What will happen if Putin believes he cannot win the war, especially if Western forces enter Ukraine?