Shock and disbelief! Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for embezzling a staggering 3.9 billion rubles, roughly 41 million euros! Yes, you read that right – 41 million euros! This all happened during a shady purchase of two ferries for the Kerch ferry service. The Moscow City Court didn’t hold back – besides the prison sentence, Ivanov had all his assets seized, including state awards, two Orders of Merit for the Fatherland. His associate Anton Filatov wasn’t spared either – he got 12.5 years behind bars. Judge Sergei Podoprigorov showed no mercy, and Ivanov’s defense team is already planning to appeal. Is this just the tip of the iceberg of corruption at the top of the Russian military? Or will justice finally put a stop to the arrogance? Either way, this story sheds new light on how huge sums of money can vanish in the shadows of power. What do you think – will any of them actually serve their time, or will it all just be on paper? Drop a comment, let’s see who’s really mad here!
