Former Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov has died in Russia
Sergei Ivanov, who once headed the Russian Ministry of Defense and served as a special representative of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, has died at the age of 74 in Russia, the aggressor nation.
At the time of his death, one of the Russian dictator’s closest associates was 73 years old.
Sergei Ivanov was a long-time member of Vladimir Putin’s inner circle and was considered one of the key figures in the Russian political regime.
In addition to leading the Defense Ministry, he headed the Russian Presidential Administration and was later appointed special representative for environmental protection, ecology, and transportation.
His death is a significant event among Russia’s military and political leadership.
The news of the official’s death was publicly confirmed by the sports organization he had supported for many years.
Representatives of a basketball tournament founded with his direct involvement—where he held honorary leadership positions—expressed their condolences.
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