Moscow Court Denies Ex-Deputy Defense Minister's Request to Fight in Ukraine

A Moscow court has rejected former Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov's bid to sign a military contract and fight in Ukraine, a common path for Russian convicts seeking early release from corruption charges.

15 Jul, 12:10 — 15 Jul, 12:10

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Moscow TimesMostly Factual49d ago

Moscow Court Rejects Jailed Former Deputy Defense Minister’s Bid to Fight in Ukraine

Timur Ivanov, who was sentenced to 13 years in prison on corruption charges, had sought to sign a military contract — a common path for Russian convicts to secure an early release in exchange for combat duty.

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Moscow Court Denies Ex-Deputy Defense Minister's Request to Fight in Ukraine

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