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Russia detains ally of Defence Minister Shoigu for alleged corruption

Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov was detained on Tuesday at work by the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main successor to the Soviet-era KGB, for accepting large bribes.

China

China names navy ex-chief as new defence minister

China

China removes Li Shangfu as defence minister: State media

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Chinese defence minister under investigation for corrupt procurement

Rustem Umerov, head of the country's main privatisation fund, attends a meeting in the president's office, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine November 16, 2022. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS/File photo

Europe

Ukraine's parliament approves ex-lawmaker Rustem Umerov as defence minister

South Asia

Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reacts to SC ruling on Imran's arrest

FILE PHOTO: German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht attends a news conference on the Puma battle tanks, following a meeting at the Ministry of Defence in Berlin, Germany, January 13, 2023. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Europe

German defence minister resigns amid criticism, pressure over Ukraine arms

Australian Minister of Defense Peter Dutton speaks during a news conference with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (not pictured) at the State Department in Washington, US, September 16, 2021. Photo :Reuters

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