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flag A top Russian energy executive died by suicide, sparking speculation over possible political motives amid a series of unexplained deaths.

flag Alexander Tyunin, a 50-year-old Rosatom subsidiary executive in charge of Russia’s sole carbon fiber production, was found dead in the Moscow region with a gunshot wound and a rifle nearby. flag Authorities report a suicide note citing five years of depression, though its early appearance in state media before official confirmation has raised questions. flag Tyunin’s death adds to a pattern of unexplained fatalities among high-ranking Russian industrial and energy figures since the Ukraine war began. flag While officials attribute the incident to suicide, the lack of transparency and timing of the narrative have fueled speculation about a broader crackdown within Putin’s inner circle. flag No evidence of foul play has been confirmed.

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