Russian defense minister declines to answer journalists' question about possible probe against Gen. Surovikin

SOCHI. Sept 4 (Interfax) - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu declined to say whether an investigation is being conducted against Gen. Sergei Surovikin.

Journalists asked Shoigu about "what has happened to Surovikin, whether an investigation against him is underway" following a press conference after the Russian-Turkish top-level talks.

Shoigu did not answer the question.