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Vladimir Putin's defence minister has vanished with "heart problems" as the Kremlin's war effort in Ukraine stalls.

Sergei Shoigu has not been seen for 12 days and old footage or pictures have been shown of him on TV, say reports in opposition media.

On March 18, Shoigu, 66, was mentioned in a Kremlin website report saying he and Putin had discussed “the progress of the special operation in Ukraine” with permanent members of the security council.

But videos and pictures were not shown.

On the same day, state-controlled Channel One aired a story about Shoigu presenting awards

Yet an image used with the report was the same as shown on 11 March.

Earlier in the war, he had been more visible and frequently quoted.

His circle said he was unwell - with heart problems, investigative news outlet Agentstvo was told by a source close to the minister.

Shoigu is seen as one of Putin’s closest and most loyal allies.

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sapientia:
Before you doubt it

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10642949/Furious-Putin-begins-witch-hunt-inner-circle-growing-wary-close-allies.html

https://www.newsweek.com/russian-defense-minister-sergei-shoigu-missing-putin-1690948

https://www.foxnews.com/world/russia-ministry-defense-sergei-shoigu-missing-no-public-appearances-12-days

sapientia:
Before you doubt it

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10642949/Furious-Putin-begins-witch-hunt-inner-circle-growing-wary-close-allies.html

https://www.newsweek.com/russian-defense-minister-sergei-shoigu-missing-putin-1690948

https://www.foxnews.com/world/russia-ministry-defense-sergei-shoigu-missing-no-public-appearances-12-days

Drenimarcus:
UK, US sources. Where is the russian, or neutral source? Thanks

FERNANDEZISBACK:
He ran or what?
Putin your closest friend might be the one to betray you if you don't pull back your hunters..

Drenimarcus:
UK, US sources. Where is the russian, or neutral source? Thanks