Journalist Lavrinenko alleges that over the past month, his team worked on materials about corruption and procurement in the defense sector. According to him, the team faced pressure and attempts to hinder their work.

Lavrinenko claims that he was «tracked down and detained» by five TCCK agents on the orders of Defense Minister Fedorov. This statement has sparked widespread public outcry and concern among journalists and human rights activists.

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Journalistic investigations into corruption in the defense sector are an essential part of ensuring transparency and accountability of power. However, such investigations often face resistance and pressure from authorities.

Defense Minister Fedorov has previously stated the need to combat corruption in the defense sector. However, the detention of journalist Lavrinenko raises questions about the true intentions of the authorities.