Former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov dies at 73

Sergei Ivanov, a former Russian defense minister and close Putin ally, has died at 73, according to Israeli media reports citing Russian sources.

Sergei Ivanov, who served as Russia's defense minister from 2001 to 2007 and later as chief of staff of the presidential administration, has died at 73. The report, carried by Israeli media citing Russian sources, notes Ivanov was a longtime associate of President Vladimir Putin. Ivanov was also a former KGB officer and held senior roles in Russia's security establishment.

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