Putin axes Yuri Borisov, head of Russia's space agency

[Admin]

Vladimir Putin has dismissed Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov, who led the Russian space agency for a turbulent 2.5-year stretch.

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[Meteoric Marmot]

Maybe at 39 he hasn't built up an extensive enough "old crony network" to be as totally corrupt as his predecessor. Or not. Advancement based on merit is not a common feature of Russian politics.