Russian minister sacked by Putin found dead
Summary
Former Russian transport minister Roman Starovoit was found dead with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, and Starovoit's recent replacement, Andrei Nikitin, stepped in shortly after Starovoit's removal.Key Facts
- Roman Starovoit, the former Russian transport minister, was found dead with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- President Vladimir Putin dismissed Starovoit earlier on the same day he was found dead.
- Andrei Nikitin took over as deputy transport minister following Starovoit's dismissal.
- Authorities are investigating how Starovoit died.
- Starovoit had served as the governor of the Kursk region for nearly nine years before becoming the transport minister in May 2024.
- The Kursk region faced a brief takeover by Ukrainian forces in 2024.
- Starovoit was reportedly about to be involved in a legal case related to embezzlement of funds for border fortifications.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated there was no official wording that indicated a loss of trust in Starovoit by Putin.
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