President Vladimir Putin promoted influential former bodyguard Alexei Dyumin to Russia's modern-day politburo on Monday, along with a new generation of officials tasked with the functioning of wartime command centres and overseeing the defence industry.

Reuters reported that Vladimir Putin appointed his former bodyguard, Alexei Dyumin, to the Russian Federation's Security Council on Monday. Three other officials were also appointed by presidential decree.

Vladimir Putin appointed his former bodyguard Alexei Dyumin to the Russian Federation's Security Council on Monday, Reuters reported. By presidential decree, three other officials were also appointed.

Alexei Dyumin, who was appointed to Russia's Security Council on Monday, is one of President Vladimir Putin closest allies.

Reuters reported that Vladimir Putin appointed his former bodyguard Alexei Dyumin to the Security Council of the Russian Federation on Monday. Three other officials were also appointed by presidential decree.