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Russian deputy governor of border region arrested in corruption case
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Russian deputy governor of border region arrested in corruption case

25 August 2025
Russia has once again prosecuted a former regional administrator bordering Ukraine. This time, the case concerns Vladimir Bazarov, the former deputy governor of Kursk. He has been arrested. He is suspected of corruption in connection with the embezzlement of around 10 million euros during the construction of defensive structures. This information was reported by the state press agency TASS.
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Dagestan faces pandemic crisis
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Dagestan faces pandemic crisis

19 May 2020
"The situation in the republic of Dagestan is complicated and of course calls for additional - and urgent - measures," President Vladimir Putin said during a video conference with officials on Monday (18 May). Putin also spoke to the president of Azerbaijan about the large number of Azerbaijanis waiting to cross the border from Dagestan to Azerbaijan.
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