Putin backs largest government reshuffle since 2024, promoting nepotism-linked officials

Putin approved a major government reshuffle, the largest since May 2024, promoting officials tied to oligarch Rotenberg, a sex-services-interested official, and a relative of a Putin's daughter's subordinate. The moves follow a 2025 nepotism study by 'Project', indicating continuity of patronage networks. This signals entrenchment of elite loyalty ahead of potential succession dynamics.