Russian Deputy Defense Minister Is Detained on Bribery Charges
Briefly

A deputy minister of defense in Russia, Timur Ivanov, was detained for allegedly taking a bribe exceeding $10,000, without further details being disclosed by investigators.
Mr. Ivanov, responsible for military construction projects including the rebuilding of Mariupol, was known for projects like Patriot Park, being a protege of the defense minister.
Connections of the detained official to powerful figures raise questions about potential motives behind the arrest, often linked to conflicting interests with security services or powerful individuals in construction.
The detainment of a high-ranking official like Mr. Ivanov hints at underlying tensions and power struggles within elite circles in Russia.
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