Russian Official Dies After Criticizing 'Fascist Invasion' of Ukraine

Russian Deputy Science Minister Pyotr Kucherenko, who was reportedly critical of the invasion of Ukraine, died on Saturday after becoming ill on a plane carrying Russian delegates home from a business trip to Cuba. No cause of death has been released. Kucherenko's death is one of many unexpected, high-profile deaths across Russia since the invasion started last year, including military officials, energy executives, and outspoken war critics.