Kremlin dismisses speculation over reasons behind arrest of deputy defence minister
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday dismissed media speculation about the reasons behind the arrest of Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov on bribery charges, and urged reporters to focus on official information. Asked about a report that Ivanov was suspected of treason, Peskov said: "There are many different interpretations around all this now." "You need to focus on official information," Peskov said.
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Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday dismissed media speculation about the reasons behind the arrest of Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov on bribery charges and urged reporters to focus on official information. Asked about a report that Ivanov was suspected of treason, Peskov said: "There are many different interpretations around all this now."
"You need to focus on official information," Peskov said. "It is necessary to focus on the information of the investigative authorities and, ultimately, on the court's decision."
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