Senior Russian Military Official Shot in Moscow Amid Rising Tensions
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, a deputy chief of Russian military intelligence, was shot multiple times by an unidentified assailant in a residential area in Moscow. The incident occurred amidst ongoing tensions and recent peace talks involving the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia. The shooter fled the scene, and Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation, reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses. This attack follows a series of violent incidents targeting high-ranking Russian military officials, including the recent assassination of Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov. The Kremlin has acknowledged the increased threat to military leaders, linking it to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. 
