Russia Jails former minister for eight years

The corruption case against Alexei Ulyukayev has exposed in-fighting among elites in Russia and is highlighting the strength of Putin’s allies.

A Russian court has sentenced a former economy minister to eight years in prison.

Alexei Ulyukayev has been found guilty of corruption.

He was accused of accepting a $2m bribe from an oil giant.

But he says he was framed.

Al Jazeera’s Sonia Gallego reports from Moscow.