Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu Not Seen for 12 Days

[Uncle Joe]

Questions have been raised about the whereabouts of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu following reports that he has not been seen in public for nearly two weeks, despite being in charge of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Agentstvo [The Agency], a Russian independent investigative news outlet which aims to expose government corruption, reported on Telegram how one of Vladimir Putin's closest allies last appeared on state-run television on March 11.

Agentstvo, citing an unnamed official, speculated that Shoigu may be unwell and suffering from heart problems although the agency could not confirm that.

In a lengthy post on the messaging service app, Agentstvo reported that Channel One aired a story on March 18 about Shoigu presenting at an awards show that day. However, the photo used to illustrate the story allegedly came from a video posted on Russia's Ministry of Defense website on March 11.

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https://www.newsweek.com/russian-defense-minister-sergei-shoigu-missing-putin-1690948

[kairos12]

1. Check a Chump Villa.

[Effete Snob]

2. "Shoigu may be unwell"

His doctors suggest he keep away from open windows and try to stay on the first floor.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

3. Putin was demanding Shoigu isolate for two weeks before each time he meets

Kremlin watchers say that the Russian leader has largely been a recluse for the past two years, retreating into paranoid exile from the world.

Ultra-strict measures to protect Putin from the coronavirus mean that the majority of his meetings take place either across absurdly long tables or by video link.

Moscow officials are obliged to provide fecal samples several times a week to ensure they do not infect Putin, and many of those who meet him face to face have to spend two weeks in self-isolation beforehand, reported the Baza Web site, which is understood to have sources in the security services.

UK Mirror report via NY Post:
https://nypost.com/2022/02/27/a-pandemic-spent-in-isolation-may-have-driven-putin-mad/

[C_U_L8R]

4. Look out any fifth floor window.

[Ray Bruns]

5. News article from TASS

"We regret to inform the the public of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu death. It appears that the Defense Minister committed suicide by shooting himself in the back of the head - twice."