Russian deputy defense minister arrested for two months

At the request of the investigation, one of the Moscow courts issued a two-month arrest warrant for Timur Ivanov, the Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia, Report informs via Interfax.

He will reportedly remain in the detention center until June 23.

Russian news agency TASS said he is suspected of taking a bribe worth at least 1 million roubles ($10,730, €10,025) and could face 15 years behind bars if found guilty.