Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) attends a meeting with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Moscow weeks after he ordered his country's troops to invade Ukraine
* Sergei Shoigu is 'ineffectual and out-of-touch', Russian soldiers believe
* He is seen as lacking serious military experience and is criticised by his troops
* British MoD said the veteran politician is now being cast aside by Putin
Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu is being 'side-lined' by Vladimir Putin and is constantly mocked by his own soldiers, the British ministry of defence has revealed.
In its daily briefing, the MoD said the veteran politician who has held the defence post for 10 years is no longer the confidant and ally he previously was to the leader.
Russia's failures in Ukraine after sustaining huge losses to personnel and equipment without making major inroads into the country have led to his ousting from Putin's inner circle.
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WNU Editor: The UK intelligence report that says Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has been sidelined is here (link here).
As to what is my take.
Sergei Shoigu is still the defense minister.
U.K. Intelligence Says Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu Has Been Sidelined By President Putin
Russia’s defense minister Sergei Shoigu ‘sidelined’ by Putin: report -- NYPost
Putin sidelines Russia's defense minister over stalled progress in Ukraine, according to the UK -- FOX News
Russian defense minister possibly sidelined: UK intel -- The Hill
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