Roman Starovoit, the former Russian transport minister, was found dead in his car on Monday, just hours after President Vladimir Putin dismissed him from his position. Authorities reported a gunshot wound and are considering suicide as a possible cause of death.
Starovoit had been appointed transport minister in May 2024, after serving nearly five years as governor of the Kursk region, which borders Ukraine. His dismissal comes amid recent disruptions in Russia’s aviation and shipping sectors, including troubles following attacks that crippled Russian air traffic.
The Kremlin’s decree did not specify a reason for Starovoit’s sudden firing. This sequence of events has raised concerns due to the close timing between the minister’s dismissal and his death. Investigations are ongoing to confirm the timeline and circumstances.
Starovoit’s death adds to tensions during a period marked by turmoil within Russia’s civil aviation and transportation infrastructure. The situation remains developing as officials provide more details.
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