A top Russian military official was arrested on suspicion of accepting a bribe, authorities said Tuesday, a high-profile arrest that comes as Moscow’s war in Ukraine is in its third year.
Timur Ivanov, 48, one of Russia’s 12 deputy defense ministers, was sanctioned by both the United States and the European Union in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying that both President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu were informed about the arrest.
The Investigative Committee, Russia’s top law enforcement agency, reported Ivanov’s detention without offering any details of the accusations against him, saying only that he is suspected of taking an especially large bribe — a criminal offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
According to the defense ministry’s website, Ivanov was appointed to the post in 2016 by a presidential decree and oversaw property management, housing and medical support for the military, construction and reconstruction of facilities.
What's next for Iran after death of its president in crash?
Suzhou museum unveils rare masterpiece
Xi calls for viewing production capacity issue objectively, dialectically
I was 'brokefished' by my friend for £400
Jude Bellingham scores late to seal El Clasico win
Hannah Green wins LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for 2nd straight year
Authorities name driver fatally shot by deputies in Memphis after he sped toward them
Ben Whishaw lights up the Croisette as he joins his co
China is committed to managing Ren'ai Jiao issue through dialogue and consultation: FM spokesperson
Brazil replaces injured goalkeeper Ederson in Copa America squad
China's property sector advances on new fronts