On Friday, an assassination attempt was made on General Alekseev, the deputy head of the Russian military intelligence service, GRU, near Moscow. The general was shot and is currently hospitalized in serious condition, but he survived the attack. Russian media reported that Alekseev defended himself against the attacker, unexpectedly scaring them off. This incident raises questions regarding the motives and identities behind the attack, drawing connections between Russia and its rivals.

In the wake of the unsuccessful assassination attempt, Russian authorities quickly apprehended two individuals: Lubomir Korba, a Russian citizen previously residing in Dubai, and his alleged accomplice Viktor Vasin, also a citizen of Russia. Both men reportedly confessed to their involvement in the plot after being taken into custody. They were not tried in a court of law, but rather declared guilty by the Federal Security Service (FSB), which announced their confessions to the public.

The FSB's official statement alleged that the assailants acted under the orders of Ukraine's Security Service, further heightening the tensions between Russia and Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict. There are implications that this incident could also strain relations between Russia, Poland, and the USA, as it seems to be part of a broader narrative of disinformation and geopolitical maneuvering within Eastern Europe, potentially affecting alliances and security arrangements in the region.