Russia cabinet reshuffle: Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu being replaced

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is replacing one of his longest serving ministers, in a surprise cabinet reshuffle.

He's removing defence minister Sergei Shoigu from his role, more than two years into the Ukraine War.

Shoigu will be replaced by former deputy prime minister Andrei Belousov - who's an economist

with no military experience. The move needs approval from parliament, but is expected to be a formality.

Shoigu will now head Russia's national security council.