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Russian deputy defense minister detained on bribery charges

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained on suspected bribery charges. [Courtesy, Agencies]

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained on suspected bribery charges, the Russian Investigative Committee said on Tuesday.

"Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation Timur Vadimovich Ivanov has been detained on suspicion of committing a crime under part 6 of article 290 of the Criminal Code (taking a bribe)," the committee said on Telegram.

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