Putin Overhauls Defense Ministry, Appoints Cousin to Key Role

Russian President Vladimir Putin fires four deputy defense ministers, appoints Anna Tsivileva amid sweeping leadership changes.

Anna Tsivileva, Putin's cousin, is named deputy defense minister responsible for social and housing support for military personnel.
The shake-up follows the removal of longtime defense minister Sergei Shoigu in May.
New appointments aim to increase transparency and efficiency in military spending.
Leonid Gornin, former deputy finance minister, appointed first deputy defense minister.
The overhaul occurs as Russia continues its military campaign in Ukraine.