Sergei Shoigu

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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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