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Russian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of assassination attempt on top Russian general in Moscow

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Posted on February 6, 2026

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MOSCOW, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday accused Ukraine of being behind an assassination attempt on a top Russian general in Moscow, something he said was designed

Ukraine Accused of Assassination Attempt on Russian General in Moscow

Allegations of Assassination Attempt

MOSCOW, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday accused Ukraine of being behind an assassination attempt on a top Russian general in Moscow, something he said was designed to sabotage peace talks.

Details of the Incident

A senior Russian military officer, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, was rushed to hospital earlier on Friday after being shot in Moscow, investigators said, in the latest of a series of attacks on top military officials.

Official Responses

There has been no comment from Ukraine on the shooting. Lavrov did not cite evidence to support his accusation that Kyiv was behind the attack.

(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Gleb Stolyarov; Editing by Alex Richardson)

Key Takeaways

  • Russian Foreign Minister accuses Ukraine of assassination attempt.
  • Incident involved top Russian General Vladimir Alexeyev.
  • General was shot and hospitalized in Moscow.
  • No evidence provided by Lavrov to support claims.
  • Ukraine has not commented on the allegations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses accusations by Russia against Ukraine for an assassination attempt on a Russian general in Moscow.
What are the official responses?
Sergei Lavrov accused Ukraine, but provided no evidence. Ukraine has not commented.
Who was targeted in the assassination attempt?
The target was Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, a senior Russian military officer.

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