Sergei Shoigu
Russia's defence minister and close ally of Vladimir Putin, Sergei Shoigu - whose feud with the Wagner group of mercenaries led to their recent march on Moscow.
Russia's Defence Minister, Sergei Shoigu, was publicly condemned by Wagner leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, during his march on Moscow. Yet despite the criticism, this long-term ally of President Putin remains in post.
Timandra Harkness looks at the life and career of the former construction engineer, who once headed Russia's disaster relief programme, becoming a minister under Boris Yeltsin.
Presenter: Timandra Harkness
Editor: Richard Vadon
Sound: Neil Churchill
Producers: Sally Abrahams, Diane Richardson
Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele
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- Sat 1 Jul 2023 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Sun 2 Jul 2023 05:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 2 Jul 2023 17:40Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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