In a significant development following an assassination attempt on a senior Russian military official, a suspect has been extradited from Dubai to Moscow. The individual, a Ukrainian-born man with a Russian passport, is alleged to have seriously injured Vladimir Alexeyev, the deputy head of Russia's military intelligence, GRU, during the attack. Russian security services announced this on Sunday, indicating they believe the suspect acted on behalf of Ukraine’s intelligence service, which the Ukrainian government strongly denies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude towards UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the cooperation in apprehending the suspect. This incident underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Following the attack, which took place in a residential area in northern Moscow, Alexeyev was shot three times with a silenced pistol, leading to serious injuries that warranted immediate medical attention.

Ukrainian officials have dismissed the accusations, with Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha suggesting that the incident may be related to internal power struggles within Russia rather than Ukrainian involvement. This assertion raises questions about divisions within the Russian elite and the implications of such a high-profile attack, which could signify deeper fractures within the Russian military and intelligence community as the conflict with Ukraine continues to evolve.