Russia says man suspected of shooting top general has been detained in Dubai
Summary
The man suspected of shooting top Russian military intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev was detained in Dubai and handed over to Russia amid accusations against Ukraine over the assassination attempt.
Key Points
- Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of Russia's GRU, was shot multiple times in Moscow and underwent surgery.
- The Federal Security Service (FSB) announced that the suspect, Lyubomir Korba, was detained in Dubai and returned to Russia.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Ukraine of orchestrating the assassination attempt to disrupt peace talks.
- Alexeyev's superior, Admiral Igor Kostyukov, is leading Russia's delegation in security negotiations with Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.
