On Sunday, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) reported that the individual responsible for the assassination attempt on General Vladimir Alekseyev, along with an accomplice, has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates. According to the FSB, the primary suspect, who allegedly shot at the general, was apprehended in Dubai and subsequently extradited to Russia. General Alekseyev, who has served as the first deputy chief of Russian military intelligence since 2011, was targeted in Moscow on Friday after a series of attacks on high-ranking military officials that Russia claims were orchestrated by Ukraine.

The details surrounding the identities of the detained suspects and the motive behind the attack on General Alekseyev remain undisclosed. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and violence directed at military leaders in Russia, which the state attributes to Ukrainian actions. General Alekseyev was reportedly shot multiple times by an unidentified assailant in a residential building in northwestern Moscow, necessitating hospitalization, as confirmed by Svetlana Petrenko, spokesperson for the Investigative Committee.

The shooting incident took place shortly after negotiations between representatives from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States concluded, which adds another layer of complexity to the already strained geopolitical relationships. The news of this attack and subsequent arrests may fuel further controversy and allegations as the situation between Russia and Ukraine continues to evolve, potentially impacting military strategy and diplomatic dialogues moving forward.