"Absolute disorder": The new Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation complains about the stream of wounded in the war
The new Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Andrei Belousov was first and foremost interested in the portal of The Moscow Times. Journalists drew attention to Belousov's speech before the meeting of the Committee of the Council of Federations of the State Duma of the Russian Federation. Russian, whom President Vladimir Putin replaced Sergiy Shoigu has reported troubles with the fullness of Russian hospitals.
According to him, the Russian military, who return from Ukraine, first refused treatment in civilian hospitals. After that, they go to the hospital, which are crowded with the wounded. The official is concerned about this situation and calls for it to be solved. "It is absolutely a disorder when the war participants are chased from civilian medical institutions and sent to hospitals, which are often crowded. This issue must be resolved," he said.
Speaking to Russian senators, the new head of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation also spoke about the innovation that will improve the system. In particular, he plans to introduce electronic document flow and will monitor the provision of privileges and housing to the military who fought in Ukraine and their families. It should be noted that the permutations in the Russian government began after the inauguration of President Putin, which took place on May 7, 2024.
According to the laws of the Russian Federation, the current government of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in full resignation and expected new appointments. The name of the Russian, who has now replaced the excellent defense of Sergei Shoigu, became known on May 12. Before that, Putin was told in the media about appointing in the Russian government. In particular, the prime minister's chair was preserved by Mikhail Mishustin, but Sergey Patrushev lost his position.
President appointed Shoigu to Patrushev, who was the Secretary of the Russian Security Council. On his post remained the head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Valery Gerasimov. Financial Times journalists wrote why Putin was appointed Defense Minister Belousov, who had never served in the army and was a "hereditary economist.