One of Vladimir Putin’s cronies has died after he reportedly fell from a hospital window – making him the latest member of the Kremlin’s inner circle to die under mysterious circumstances.
Ravil Maganov, 64, was the chairman of the Russian oil giant Lukoil, a firm that openly criticised Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Russian oil chief died after falling from a sixth-floor window at the Central Clinical Hospital in Moscow at around 7.30 am local time, Russian reports claim.
Maganov reportedly died from his injuries at the scene.
Lukoil confirmed the chairman’s death – but said his death was a result of a “serious illness”.
It said: “It is with deep regret that we inform you that Ravil Maganov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of PJSC LUKOIL, passed away after a serious illness.
“Ravil Ulfatovich made an invaluable contribution not only to the development of the company, but to the entire Russian oil and gas industry.”
