Andrei Buliga

General-locotenent Andrei Buliga was recently appointed as the deputy to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu by President Vladimir Putin, following his prior role as assistant to former Defense Minister Andrei Belousov. Buliga's appointment comes amidst a backdrop of significant corruption scandals within the Russian Ministry of Defense, which have led to the arrest of several officials, including former deputy ministers. His new role involves overseeing logistical support for the military, indicating a strategic shift within the Kremlin as it addresses ongoing challenges and criticisms related to military performance and governance.