Russian minister was implicated in embezzlement investigation before death, sources say
President Vladimir Putin on Monday dismissed Roman Starovoit, a former Kursk governor, as transport minister and asked Starovoit's deputy to replace him.
Russian Minister of Transport Roman Starovoit attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in Moscow, Russia January 30, 2025. (photo credit: SPUTNIK/GAVRIIL GRIGOROV/POOL VIA REUTERS)ByREUTERSUpdated: