Top Russian GRU General Shot in Moscow; Investigation Underway

Petrenko, a spokesperson for Russia's Investigative Committee, confirmed that a criminal case for attempted murder has been initiated following the incident. General Alexeyev is a key figure in Russia's military hierarchy, notably sanctioned by the EU for his alleged involvement in the 2018 Salisbury nerve agent attack. He also played a pivotal role in the Ukraine conflict, including the siege of Mariupol, and acted as a primary negotiator during Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Wagner mutiny in June 2023. This assassination attempt on such a high-ranking intelligence officer has sent shockwaves through Moscow's security apparatus.