Allegations of bribery surface against Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov

What Happened?

• Timur Ivanov, a top Russian military official and close ally of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, has been arrested on suspicion of bribery and corruption. (The Washington Times, Associated Press, China Daily)
  
  
• Ivanov, who served as the Deputy Defense Minister, was detained by Russian authorities as part of an investigation into a high-level corruption scheme within the defense ministry. (Times of India, BBC Serbian)
  
  
• According to multiple reports, Ivanov is accused of accepting large bribes in exchange for lucrative defense contracts and other favors. (The New York Times, CNN, Arab News)
  
  
• The arrest of such a senior figure is seen as a significant blow to Shoigu’s influence and power within the Kremlin, as Ivanov was considered one of Shoigu’s closest confidants. (The Moscow Times, TASS)
  
  
• Newsweek and NBC News also reported on the story, highlighting the potential implications of the corruption scandal for the Russian government and the ongoing war in Ukraine. (Newsweek, NBC News)

Sources:

• The Washington Times
• Associated Press
• China Daily
• Times of India
• BBC Serbian
• The New York Times
• CNN
• Arab News
• The Moscow Times
• TASS
• Newsweek
• NBC News