Russian government official Anatoly Chubais is reported to be the first high-ranking Kremlin representative to quit his post following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Highlights
- Anatoly Chubais was Putin’s special representative for ties with international organisations.
- He is the first high-ranking official to quit his post since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- The 66-year-old oversaw privatisation in Russia following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
- Comes amid reports of Russia’s defence minister, Sergey Shoigu, disappearing with ‘heart problems’ Defence Minister is said to be carrying out a witch hunt of his closest allies to prevent information from being leaked to the West.
- Russia has been accused by Ukraine and the West of war crimes amid claims it is targeting civilians rather than just military objects.
- It has denied targeting civilians and has accused Ukraine of using its own people as shields.