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Suspicious Death of Pravda Chief Raises Safety Fears
10/6/2025
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Story summary
- Vyacheslav Leontyev, 87, head of Pravda publishing house, died after a 70ft fall from his Moscow home; investigators assess cause.
- The case echoes a pattern of suspicious deaths among prominent Russians, with investigations ongoing and few suicide notes found.
- Recent examples include Lukoil tycoon Ravil Maganov and others linked to opposition to Putin's war, signaling safety concerns for influential figures.
