Moscow Court Orders Seizure of $60 Million in Assets from Former Deputy Defense Minister

A Moscow court has ordered the confiscation of 5.5 billion rubles (approximately $60 million) in assets belonging to Ruslan Tsalikov, a former first deputy defense minister, and his close relatives. The Nikulinsky District Court in Moscow granted a request from the prosecutor general's office for the full seizure of property linked to one of the most influential figures in Russia's former military leadership. The asset forfeiture represents a significant legal blow against Tsalikov, who previously held a senior position in Russia's defense ministry hierarchy. The case reflects ongoing efforts by Russian authorities to pursue former high-ranking military officials, though the specific charges or investigation details leading to the asset seizure have not been disclosed.