Russian minister 'commits suicide' hours after Putin sacks him

08 July, 2025, 03:30 pm

Last modified: 08 July, 2025, 03:32 pm

Russian minister 'commits suicide' hours after Putin sacks him

08 July, 2025, 03:30 pm

Last modified: 08 July, 2025, 03:32 pm

The body of former Russian Communications Minister Roman Starovoit was found inside a car on the outskirts of Moscow on July 7. He had gunshot wounds to his body. Hours earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin had dismissed him from his post as Communications Minister.

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