The Kremlin has repudiated speculation on the whereabouts of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, who has not made any public appearances for weeks. “The defence minister is very busy,” said Kremlin press secretary Dmitri Peskov, adding that it was “entirely understandable” that this was not the moment for media appearences. Russia media had expressed surprise that Shoigu had not made any public appearances since March 11, amid speculations about possible heart-related health issues. Peskov dismissed these reports and told journalists to speak to the Ministry of Defence. Russia’s war on Ukraine has…