Russian deputy defense minister arrested over suspected bribery

Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu have been briefed on the detention

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been arrested for bribery, the country’s Investigative Committee announced on Tuesday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu have been briefed on the arrest, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the media.

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