Sergei Shoigu
Coverage of Sergei Shoigu in the Nexus archive.
- Russia’s Taliban Embrace Signals a New Power Shift in Afghanistan
Russia and the Taliban signed a military-technical agreement, deepening institutional ties and enabling Russian influence in Afghanistan. The deal includes weapons, training, and intelligence sharing, while countering ISIS-K serves as a stated rationale. The partnership shifts regional security dynamics, bypassing U.S. involvement.
- Moscow, Taliban forge military alliance in power grab after US Afghanistan exit: reports
Russia and the Taliban government in Afghanistan have signed a military cooperation pact, strengthening Moscow's influence in Central Asia. The agreement was finalized during a meeting between Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and Afghan Defense Minister Mohammad Yaqoob at an international security forum in Russia.
- Kremlin appoints cyber executive with alleged GRU ties to Security Council role
Andrei Kozlov, a former cybersecurity center head at Rostec, was appointed as an aide to Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu. He has alleged ties to Russia's GRU military intelligence agency.
- At SCO Security Heads Meeting, Russia Stakes Out ‘Full-fledged Partnership’ With Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced at an SCO Security Heads Meeting that Russia seeks a 'full-fledged partnership' with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Shoigu stated that the deployment of third-country military infrastructure or new military facilities in neighboring states would be unacceptable to Russia.
- While the War Continues in Ukraine, the Kremlin’s Real Battlefield is at Home
Russian officials announced the liberation of Luhansk People's Republic for the third time on April 1, 2026, raising questions about Russia's true objectives in its military operation in Ukraine. The pattern of repeated announcements about the same military achievements suggests the Kremlin may have shifted its focus from winning the war to domestic political concerns.
- 'Putin fears coup or assassination - with humiliated defence minister Sergei Shoigu a "potential actor" - and orders huge security boost'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a significant increase in security measures due to fears of a potential coup or assassination. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu is considered a potential key player in such an event. Putin's concerns have led to a substantial boost in security.