Lt. Gen. Yuri Kuznetsov became the second senior defense official to be detained on an accusation of corruption in the past month.
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
Putin Replaces Defense Minister in Rare Cabinet Shake-up
Mr. Putin shifted Sergei Shoigu to run the security council, and nominated an economist to run the defense ministry.
John Swinney Looks Likely to Be Scotland’s Next First Minister
Amid a political crisis, John Swinney, who led the Scottish National Party two decades ago, is in line to become Scotland’s first minister.
Humza Yousaf Resigns as Scotland’s First Minister
Mr. Yousaf, the leader of the Scottish National Party, announced that he was stepping down, days after the collapse of his coalition government.
Spain’s Leader, Pedro Sánchez, Says He Won’t Quit Over Wife’s Corruption Case
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, a progressive with a reputation as a wily survivor, had considered stepping down over corruption accusations against his wife that he says are a smear.
Resignation of Vietnam’s Parliament Chief Stirs Fresh Political Chaos
Vuong Dinh Hue’s departure comes amid a growing anticorruption push and weeks after Vietnam’s president resigned.
Uganda President Museveni Appoints His Son as Top Army Commander
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who has a reputation for provocative late-night tweets, has been working to position himself as heir apparent to his father, President Yoweri Museveni.
Ireland’s Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, Resigns
Leo Varadkar, whose Fine Gael party has struggled in the polls, said he would step down as leader of the country and of his party, citing “personal and political reasons.”
Claudia Sheinbaum Is Turning Mexico’s Presidential Election Into a Blowout
Claudia Sheinbaum, a protégée of Mexico’s current president, holds a commanding lead in the polls. But to many in Mexico, she is still an enigma.
Despite Interpol Fixes, Strongmen Find New Ways to Abuse It
The international police organization has toughened oversight of its protocols, which autocrats have used to pursue dissidents. But the autocrats have adapted.