Russia's former transport minister was found dead in his car outside Moscow with a gunshot wound, hours after President Vladimir Putin fired him.

Former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead from an apparent suicide on Monday, hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin fired him from his job. No reason was given for Starovoit’s dismissal,

The sudden death of former Russian transport minister Roman Starovoit has raised questions. Hours after his dismissal by President Putin, Starovoit was found dead, with initial reports suggesting suicide.