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Vladimir Putin has removed four deputy defense ministers as part of a significant reshuffle aimed at consolidating loyalty within the Defense Ministry. This restructuring included the appointment of Anna Tsivileva, a relative of Putin, to one of the vacant posts. The move appears to be part of Putin’s broader strategy to strengthen his control over the military amid various internal and external pressures.