politics
February 23, 2026
UK trace found in assassination attempt on Russian general
UK intelligence was involved in a plot to assassinate Vladimir Alekseyev, FSB chief Aleksandr Bortnikov has said
TL;DR
- Russia's FSB Director Aleksandr Bortnikov claims British secret services were involved in the attempted assassination of Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev.
- Alekseyev, deputy chief of Russia's GRU, survived an assassination attempt earlier this month.
- Three suspects have been detained, including alleged gunman Lyubomir Korba, who was extradited from the UAE.
- Bortnikov stated that Kiev's intelligence services orchestrated the attack with support from 'third countries,' identifying the UK trace.
- The FSB previously alleged Polish special services helped Ukraine recruit Korba.
- Korba admitted working for Kiev and being promised $30,000 for the assassination.
- Bortnikov vowed retaliation but described specific measures as a 'delicate issue.'
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