Putin pal mysteriously dies ‘falling from window’ after his oil firm slammed war in latest Kremlin inner circle death

ONE of Vladimir Putin’s top allies has died reportedly after he fell from a hospital window becoming the latest member of the Russian leader’s inner circle to die under mysterious circumstances. Ravil Maganov, 64, was the chairman of the Russian oil giant Lukoil, a firm that openly criticised Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. East2WestRavil Maganov died aged 64 in Moscow[/caption] East2WestThe oil tycoon died at the exclusive Central Clinical Hospital[/caption] The Russian oil chief died after falling from a sixth-floor window at the Central Clinical Hospital in Moscow, at around 7:30 am local time according to Russian reports. The 64-year-old reportedly died from his injuries at the scene. Lukoil confirmed the chairman’s death but clarified his death was a result of a “serious illness”. It said in a press statement: “It is with deep regret that we inform you that Ravil Maganov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of PJSC LUKOIL, passed away after a serious illness. READ MORE IN UKRAINE 'TRUE HERO' Brit shot dead by Putin's forces while serving as volunteer medic in Ukraine GORBACHEV GONE Gorbachev melted Cold War but died despairing at Putin's invasion of Ukraine “Ravil Ulfatovich made an invaluable contribution not only to the development of the company, but to the entire Russian oil and gas industry.” Back in March Lukoil, Russia’s biggest private oil company slammed Putin’s invasion and expressed in a statement “its deepest concerns about the tragic events in Ukraine”. The board’s statement read: “Calling for the soonest termination of the armed conflict, we express our sincere empathy for all victims who are affected by this tragedy. “We strongly support a lasting ceasefire and a settlement of problems through serious negotiations and diplomacy. Most read in The Sun WINTER AID More than 1.1million Brits to get first Cost of Living payment from this week the only way is exit Towie star QUITS latest series - saying she ‘doesn’t like the drama’ MYTH BUSTING I’m a speed camera officer… here are THREE myths drivers always get wrong CAPTAIN'S ORDER Ronaldo 'called for Maguire to be AXED as he was 'part of the problem' SLIM JIM James Argent looks slimmer than ever as he shows off his abs on topless run GIGGS TRIAL COLLAPSES Giggs drops head as he's told any future trial will be next YEAR “The company makes every effort to continue its operations in all countries and regions where it is present, committed to its primary mission of a reliable supplier of energy to consumers around the world. In its activities, Lukoil aspires to contribute to peace, international relations, and humanitarian ties.” Maganov had been chairman of Lukoil since 2020, and was executive vice president from 2006 to 2020. He had been in senior positions with the company since joining the board in the early 1990s. His brother Nail Maganov is head of another oil company Tatneft as they both followed in their father’s footsteps and joined the oil industry. Maganov’s wife Fania is the head of the English First language school in Almetyevsk while his son Ravil is a racing car driver. He had been awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky by Vladimir Putin in 2019. It currently remains unclear why Maganov, was in the hospital. The hospital on Marshal Timoshenko Street in Moscow is the same one where the last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev died earlier this week. It falls under the Kremlin presidential administration in Russia. It is a heavily guarded exclusive hospital, reserved for the country’s most senior officials. Maganov has become another one of Putin’s wealthy allies who died under mysterious circumstances in the past year. On February 25 the body of Alexander Tyulakov, a senior Gazprom financial and security official at the deputy general director level – was discovered dead by his lover. Just three weeks prior Leonid Shulman, head of transport at Gazprom Invest, was found dead. The 60-year-old was discovered with multiple stab wounds in a pool of blood on his bathroom floor. Meanwhile, wealthy Vladislav Avayev, 51, an ex-vice-president of Gazprombank and former Kremlin official, was found shot dead in his elite Moscow penthouse. Read More on The Sun DRESS IMPRESSED I’m a size 16 & bought a dress that looked VERY skimpy… until I tried it on BILL HELP Ovo Energy announce grants for hard-up customers as part of £50million package And days later, Sergey Protosenya, 55, was found dead by hanging in Spain. At least four of the alleged suicides have all been labelled as “suspicious” by Russian sources – including a former FSB colonel on the Telegram messaging channel.