Russian minister who was sacked from his role 'flees to the US' amid fraud probe as he becomes first high-ranking official to 'escape' Putin's regime

Denis Butsayev, 49, has reportedly managed to escape the country after being fired from his position as Deputy Minister of Natural Resources.

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May 3, 2026 - 20:34
Russian minister who was sacked from his role 'flees to the US' amid fraud probe as he becomes first high-ranking official to 'escape' Putin's regime
Denis Butsayev, 49, has reportedly managed to escape the country after being fired from his position as Deputy Minister of Natural Resources.
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