Belousov was inaugurated as Russia's Minister of Defense. When questioned by the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, he indicated what his priorities were. From Belousov's statement, everyone understands that his tasks are more difficult, and some of them are advantages that Shoigu does not have. Let's take a look at it with you, and we will understand why Putin made Belousov the Minister of Defense.
Belousov made army recruitment a top priority for the defense minister, but he also noted that further mobilization in the country was not yet available. Conscription is a perennial problem in many countries, especially in wartime, and Belousov has to think about it.
He further stressed that the supply of weapons to the Russian army in the zone of the special military operation must be guaranteed by the provision of the most modern weapons and equipment, in particular, artillery ammunition, missiles, personal protection, as well as special communications, drones and electronic warfare equipment.
Belousov further stressed that the development of new and other weapons requires clear and simultaneous planning. All advanced developments and effective methods should be aimed at achieving victory and ensuring the completion of the special military operation by the Russian army.
Belousov is an economist and is also more concerned about the treatment of Russian soldiers. Belousov stressed that the allowance for military personnel must be guaranteed, and at the same time, there are problems with housing security, and these problems need to be dealt with, otherwise morale will be affected. As you know, the salaries of Russian servicemen are generally not high. If it is not possible to ensure that the allowances of these military salaries are paid on time, it will indeed affect morale.
Shoigu is a resource that can coordinate the military aspect. But as the Ministry of Finance, including other resources, Shoigu has a relatively large gap compared with Belousov. Therefore, Putin's choice of him is also a careful calculation to pave the way for Russia's upcoming more brutal special military operation. This is also Putin wants to personally order a civilian to be Russia's defense minister. What Russia needs most now is a defense minister who understands economics and management, not a defense minister who knows how to fight a war and how to command.