Kremlin Appoints New Governors in Belgorod and Bryansk Border Regions
Leadership Changes in Russian Border Regions
MOSCOW, May 13 (Reuters) - The governors of two Russian regions bordering Ukraine, both frequent targets of Ukrainian attacks, have stepped down and their replacements met with President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
Resignation of Belgorod and Bryansk Governors
Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of the Belgorod Region, and Alexander Bogomaz, governor of the Bryansk Region, both stepped down at their own request, the Kremlin said.
New Appointments in Belgorod and Bryansk
Russian media said Alexander Shuvaev, a highly decorated veteran, is the new governor of Belgorod, and Yegor Kovalchuk, a banking, legal and administrative specialist, has become governor of Bryansk.
Putin's Meeting with New Governors
The Kremlin website had pictures of Putin meeting both men on Wednesday.
Future of Outgoing Governors
There was no word on any future duties for the two outgoing governors.
Context: Changes in Other Border Regions
The governor of the border region of Kursk, another Russian border region, Alexei Smirnov, was dismissed after a mass incursion by Ukrainian forces in 2024 and jailed earlier this year on corruption charges.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Maxim Rodionov, Editing by Ron Popeski)
