Russia jails former Kursk governor in Ukraine incursion-linked graft probe
- Posted on April 6, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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In brief
A former regional governor in Russia's Kursk region has been convicted and imprisoned following a corruption investigation tied to the Ukraine border fortification project. The official was found guilty of accepting bribes from construction companies contracted to build defensive infrastructure along the sensitive border area. This case highlights widespread corruption concerns within Russia's military-industrial complex and defense procurement system during the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
Russia jails former Kursk governor in Ukraine incursion-linked graft probe
Alexei Smirnov found guilty of taking bribes from firms contracted to build fortifications along Ukraine border.
