Former Russia economy minister jailed for 8 yrs for bribery
Former Russian economy minister Alexei Ulyukaev has been sentenced to eight years in prison for soliciting a $2 million bribe. Ulyukaev, who attempted to extort the money from state oil firm Rosneft to approve its purchase of another oil firm, was arrested last year following a sting operation. Ulyukaev denied the charges and alleged he was framed.