Timur Ivanov, Russia’s Deputy Defence Minister Arrested in Moscow Timur Ivanov, Russia’s deputy defence minister in charge of military infrastructure projects, has been arrested in Moscow. Ivanov, a wealthy and high-ranking official who is considered a close confidant of his boss Sergei Shoigu, is accused of accepting bribes. The arrest has sparked speculation among commentators … Continue reading The Arrest of Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister: Corruption, Power Struggles, and Putin’s Scapegoat