A large number of Russian officials and business executives have died since the beginning of the war in Ukraine

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Kremlin said that Starovoit, 53, had taken his own life and that Putin was “shocked” by his death.

Starovoit is among a number of state officials and prominent businessmen who have died in mysterious circumstances since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. Putin’s foes and critics have often met with violent deaths.

  • pawnfuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 hours ago

    The war in Ukraine has devastated Russia’s economy. The oligarchs don’t think the war will be successful and Putin is aware of that. He’s frightened and removing perceived threats.