The news of the death of former Russian Defense Minister and… (иванов · сергей · президент)
The news of the death of former Russian Defense Minister and Presidential Special Representative Sergei Ivanov was a sad news for the entire administration of the head of state, but especially for Russian President Vladimir Putin, said his press secretary Dmitry Peskov.
Consensus
- Sergey Ivanov has died on June 26th.
- Russian officials have expressed condolences.
- Ivanov served in key government positions including minister of defense and vice-premier.
- He was a special representative of the president on environmental and transportation issues.
Points of divergence
- Sergey Lavrov specifically praised Ivanov's contributions to national security, defense capabilities, and the military-industrial complex. — vesti
- Dmitry Peskov confirmed the death and stated that President Putin sent a telegram of condolences to Ivanov's family. — interfax
- Kirill Dmitriev, head of RFPI, described Ivanov as having served Russia devotedly and made a significant contribution to sovereignty and development. — interfax
Coverage (5 sources)
- Lavrov Highlights the Invaluable Contribution of Sergey Ivanov to Russia's Development — Вести
- Kosachev calls news of Ivanov's death sad for the entire presidential administration — Интерфакс
- Peskov: Sergey Ivanov was indeed a member of Putin's team — Вести
- Medvedev Reveals Sergey Ivanov's Contribution to the Development of the Russian Armed Forces — Вести
- Peskov reports that Putin has sent condolences on the death of Sergei Ivanov — Интерфакс