Former Deputy Defence Minister Dmitry Bulgakov Arrested for Corruption

Dmitry Bulgakov, former Russian deputy defence minister, has been arrested and charged with corruption. The Federal Security Service (FSB) reported the arrest. Bulgakov, who oversaw military logistics until his dismissal in September 2022, joins other high-profile defence ministry figures accused of corruption.

Dmitry Bulgakov, a former deputy defence minister in Russia, has been arrested and charged with corruption, according to information from Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) reported by the Interfax news agency.

Bulgakov, who managed military logistics until his dismissal in September 2022, now finds himself among a growing list of high-ranking defence ministry officials facing corruption charges.

This development highlights ongoing issues within the Russian defence establishment, as more high-profile figures are investigated for alleged misconduct.