Russia to 'interrogate' two suspects in attempted assassination of top military general

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Michael DorganFebruary 7, 2026 at 08:26 PM

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A top Russian military intelligence official, Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, was shot in an attempted assassination in his Moscow apartment building on Friday. Russian authorities plan to interrogate two suspects in connection with the shooting, where the assailant, posing as a delivery person, shot Alekseyev multiple times. Alekseyev underwent successful surgery and is recovering. A criminal investigation has been launched, focusing on attempted murder and illegal firearms trafficking. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Ukraine of orchestrating the attack to disrupt peace talks, a claim Ukraine denies. Alekseyev, who has been sanctioned by the U.S. and EU, was targeted amidst ongoing efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine.

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