Former Russian transport minister Roman Starovoit died from a gunshot wound in his car, allegedly from suicide, just hours after his dismissal by Vladimir Putin. The official order for his dismissal was published shortly before news of Starovoit’s death. There are conflicting reports about the timeline of his death, indicating he may have died earlier. Starovoit previously served as governor of the Kursk region, where he was involved in military fortifications. His dismissal raises questions of potential criminal charges linked to corruption investigations involving Kursk officials.
Roman Starovoit, the ex-transport minister, was found dead from a gunshot wound shortly after being dismissed by President Putin. Investigators stated he appeared to have killed himself.
Starovoit served as governor from 2018 to 2024, overseeing defensive constructions on the border with Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. His dismissal and subsequent death have raised questions about possible criminal implications.
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