ISTANBUL

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a decree dismissing the country’s Transport Minister Roman Starovoyt.

The decree, posted on the Kremlin website, confirmed Starovoyt dismissal, noting that the document will enter into force on the day of its signing.

No reasons were immediately provided for Starovoyt’s dismissal.

Starovoyt was appointed to the post in May 2024 after serving as the governor of Russia’s border region of Kursk since September 2019. From October 2018, he served as the region's acting governor.