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Suspect in killing of Russian general detained in Moscow, authorities say

Suspect in killing of Russian general detained in Moscow, authorities say



Investigators say they arrested Uzbek citizen suspected of involvement in explosion that killed Lt Gen Igor KirillovRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesRussia has detained an Uzbek citizen who investigators believe placed the bomb that killed Lt Gen Igor Kirillov on the instructions of Ukraine’s security service, the country’s investigative committee has said.The 29-year-old had allegedly been recruited by Ukrainian special services and promised $100,000 and travel to the European Union, the news agency Tass reported, citing the country’s domestic spy agency, the FSB. Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-12-18 16:16:28

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