Two suspects are reportedly soon to be interrogated concerning the attempted assassination of high-ranking Russian military intelligence officer, General Vladimir Alekseyev. The Russian newspaper Kommersant reported that the investigation source claimed that an indictment will be filed against the suspects following their interrogation, though it is currently unclear if they have been detained. So far, there has been no official confirmation of arrests related to the case from Russian authorities, according to Reuters.

General Alekseyev, who serves as the deputy chief of the GRU, Russia's military intelligence agency, was shot in his apartment building in Moscow and urgently transported to a hospital. Reports indicate that an unknown assailant fired several shots at the general before fleeing the scene. As per the latest updates from Kommersant, Alekseyev has undergone successful surgery and is awake, though he remains under medical supervision.

In the wake of this attack, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukraine of being involved, a claim that Ukraine has categorically denied. This situation adds further tension to the already strained relations between Russia and Ukraine, amidst ongoing military conflict. The implications of this targeted attack on such a high-ranking official could exacerbate the existing hostilities and impact diplomatic relations in the region.