From deadly windows to toad venom: How Putin's rivals are dying under mysterious circumstances
- Posted on July 8, 2025
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From deadly windows to toad venom: How Putin's rivals are dying under mysterious circumstances

Roman Starovoit, Russia's ex-transport minister, was found dead. He had a gunshot wound in a car near Moscow. This happened after his dismissal. Authorities suggest suicide. But the timing raises questions. Starovoit's removal may link to a corruption probe. His death joins a series of fatalities among Russian elites. Critics suspect a pattern of silencing dissent. The circumstances remain unclear.