Russia drops murder case against Putin-linked businessman Traber, partner Danilenko

Russian investigators have dropped the murder case against St. Petersburg businessman Ilya Traber, his longtime partner Vladimir Danilenko, and two others, with Danilenko released from pretrial detention. The move, reported by multiple Russian outlets, signals a reversal in a high-profile case involving a figure with reported ties to President Putin. The decision may reflect political influence or shifting priorities within the Russian legal system, though the official rationale remains unclear.