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


A police officer enters a residential building where the assassination attempt on Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev took place in Moscow, Russia February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova

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.

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.

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)

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

South Korea official says shifting goalposts could block wartime command transfer from US
In Sri Lanka, human-elephant conflict takes deadly toll
U.S. stocks close drop as hot CPI revives Fed rate-hike bets
Costa Rica opens mega-prison as organized crime fight intensifies
Tanker reportedly hit by drone off Romania, no injuries reported
Feature: Made-in-China toy ball finds place in Finland's beloved "baby box"
Undercover documentary shows Reform UK candidates making racist, sexual and violent remarks
U.S. stocks close lower
Ukraine deposits seeds in Norway's Arctic vault for 1st time since 2022
Crude futures settle higher

Others Also Read