Corruption Scandal in Russia: Former Deputy Defence Minister Sentenced

Timur Ivanov, a former Russian deputy defence minister, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for corruption. Ivanov was part of a larger investigation into alleged military misconduct affecting several officials. His luxurious lifestyle sparked controversy amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, highlighting military deficiencies.

In a major crackdown on corruption, a Moscow court on Tuesday handed a 13-year prison sentence to former deputy defence minister, Timur Ivanov, for corrupt practices.

Ivanov stands as the most prominent figure in a comprehensive investigation into military corruption that has implicated numerous high-ranking officials linked to ex-defence minister Sergei Shoigu.

This verdict comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over Russian military shortcomings in Ukraine, which revealed severe deficiencies in organization and supply chains, leading to significant battlefield challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)