Roman Starovoit, Russia’s former transport minister, was found dead in his car on July 7, 2025, just hours after President Vladimir Putin dismissed him from his position. Authorities are treating the death as a likely suicide.
Starovoit had served as transport minister since May 2024 and was previously the governor of the Kursk region. His dismissal was announced earlier the same day, but the official reason was not provided. The body was discovered in a parked vehicle with a gunshot wound and a gun that had been gifted to him previously.
This incident adds to a series of mysterious deaths involving Russian officials, raising international questions about the timing and circumstances. Investigators are continuing to examine the case, though no further information has been released to the public.
Starovoit’s role as governor of Kursk was significant due to the region’s proximity to areas affected by the conflict with Ukraine, highlighting the sensitive political situation at the time.
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