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Two High-Ranking Russian Officials Died on the same Day:
Roman Starovoit: The Minister of Transport, reportedly died by suicide via a gunshot wound in his Tesla. Initial reports varied, with his body first said to be found at home, then in the car. He had been issued an award pistol in 2023. He was recently fired by Putin.
Andrey Korneichuk: Deputy head of the Russian Federal Road Agency’s Property Management Department, died suddenly in his office at the Transportation Ministry, possibly from acute heart failure. He collapsed and died after standing up.
Reactions and examination:
Putin: Expressed shock at Starovoit’s death but declined to comment on the cause, deferring to the investigation.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov: Also expressed shock.
Conflicting Reports: Ther were changing versions of Starovoit’s death from official sources.
No Indication of Link: Authorities state there is no indication the deaths are linked.
Other Details:
Starovoit’s girlfriend, Polina Korneeva, was present at the scene and visibly distraught.
telegram channels linked to Russian law enforcement and security forces reported the suicide claim.
* Korneichuk’s death occurred shortly after news of Starovoit’s dismissal.