Renowned Russian ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov, 39, died after a fall from his St. Petersburg apartment building. Initial reports suggested an accidental fall while attempting to escape his apartment, but this account has been disputed. His death is currently under investigation, though preliminary findings indicate an accident. Shklyarov was a prominent critic of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, adding a layer of complexity to the circumstances surrounding his passing.
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The recent news of the Vice President of the Russian energy company Lukoil dying ‘suddenly’ of suicide raises many questions and suspicions. In a country where life expectancy seems to be directly linked to how well one can stay in Putin’s good books, it is no surprise that high-ranking executives are meeting mysterious deaths. Vitaly Robertus becomes the fourth Lukoil manager to die under questionable circumstances since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.
Former top executives of Lukoil, Alexander Subbotin, Ravil Maganov, and Vladimir Nekrasov all met their untimely ends in ways that seem to suggest foul play.… Continue reading
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