Sergei Ivanov, once seen as Putin's potential successor, dies at 73
- Russia's former defence minister and Putin's close ally passes away at 73Sergei Ivanov, a former Russian defense minister and longtime ally of President Vladimir Putin who was once seen as a potential successor to the Russian leader, has died at the age of 73.
- The Kremlin did not provide a cause of death.
- The exiled news outlet Meduza reported that Ivanov was rumored to be suffering from a severe, long-term illness.
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- Russia's former defence minister and Putin's close ally passes away at 73Sergei Ivanov, a former Russian defense minister and longtime ally of President Vladimir Putin who was once seen as a potential successor to the Russian leader, has died at the age of 73.
- The Kremlin did not provide a cause of death.
- The exiled news outlet Meduza reported that Ivanov was rumored to be suffering from a severe, long-term illness.
Sources: Times of India