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Putin’s first cousin once removed was appointed as the deputy defence minister only in June this year. She reportedly continues to hold this role now, on top of her more senior title.In its latest update on X, the MoD said: “As state secretary, Tsivileva is elevated above ordinary deputy defence minister and is responsible for the relationship with the legislature and other government bodies.”
“Tsivileva’s original appointment in June drew muted criticism from the Russian press for the nepotism that tested even Russian tolerance for corrupt practice,” the MoD said.It means any public criticism, however “muted”, is noteworthy.
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