Russia’s transportation minister found dead after being fired
Summary
Roman Starovoit, Russia's transport minister, was found dead from a gunshot wound in what investigators consider an apparent suicide. His death was reported soon after being dismissed by President Putin, and a criminal investigation is underway. Some reports link his dismissal to an alleged corruption investigation involving state funds.Key Facts
- Roman Starovoit was the Russian transport minister since May 2024.
- He was found dead with a gunshot wound in his car in Odintsovo, a neighborhood near Moscow.
- A gun, an official gift, was found next to him, and investigators think it was suicide.
- Starovoit was dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, but the reason was not given.
- His dismissal may be linked to an investigation into embezzlement during his time as Kursk governor.
- The embezzlement possibly contributed to military weaknesses in the Kursk region.
- A criminal investigation into his death is ongoing.
- Andrei Korneichuk, a railway official, died of an apparent heart attack on the same day.
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