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Russia's deputy intelligence chief shot

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Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of Russia’s military intelligence, was shot at his Moscow apartment on Friday and was hospitalised in serious condition, the Kremlin blamed Ukraine.

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1st deputy head of GRU
⚡️ BREAKING: Russian General Vladimir Alekseev shot multiple times in Moscow, Russian media reports.

He has been rushed to hospital and the gunman fled the scene, according to reports.
BREAKING: Russian General Vladimir Alekseev shot multiple times in Moscow, Russian media reports
He has been rushed to hospital and the gunman fled the scene, according to reports.
kyivindependent.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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Lt. Gen. #VladimirAlekseyev shot several times in stairwell of apartment building

Has been central in provision of intell for #Putin invasion of #Ukraine and oversight of private military units

Sanctioned by UK over 2018 #Novichok attack in England and by US over interference in 2020 election
February 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Unsurprisingly Lavrov claims hit on LG Alexeev was Kyiv's bid to torpedo talks (we are all assuming it was Kyiv, I presume), but more interesting is separate line emerging in RU social media blaming a dissident, anti-peace cabal in Kyiv (esp. SBU) - implicitly exonerates Zelensky!
February 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM

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Russia has killed over 650 Ukrainian athletes and destroyed at least 15 Olympic training bases.

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February 6, 2026 at 7:17 PM

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#Russia FM Lavrov on shooting of Gen. #VladimirAlekseyev

"This terrorist attack once again confirmed #Zelensky regime's focus on constant provocations, aimed in turn at disrupting the negotiation process"

#Ukraine
February 6, 2026 at 12:41 PM

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Russia attacked Ukraine overnight and in the morning with 328 strike drones, two Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, and five Kh-59/69 guided missiles. Air defense downed or suppressed 297 drones. No Kinzhals or Kh-59/69 missiles were intercepted. Impacts were recorded at multiple locations. #Ukraine
February 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Financial Times: " #Kyiv Air Force was so short of Pac-3 interceptor missiles for its Patriot air defense systems last month that their launchers sat empty, unable to respond while ballistic missiles pounded power plants unchallenged"

Yet no sign #Russia campaign to break #Ukraine will succeeding
February 6, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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Russian General Is Shot in Moscow www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/w...
Russian General Is Shot in Moscow
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Russian General Is Shot in Moscow www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/w...
Russian General Is Shot in Moscow
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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Video: To call attention to #Russia hunting civilians with drones, residents of #Kherson city organize "Stop Human Safari" flash mob

#Ukraine #RussiaWarCrimes
February 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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#Zelensky on 2nd round of #Ukraine- #Russia- US talks: Awaiting "full in-person report" from #Kyiv delegation

"Further meetings are planned in near future, likely in US. We are ready for all workable formats that can genuinely bring peace closer and make it reliable and lasting"
February 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM