Suspect in attempted assassination of Russian General Alekseev detained in Dubai
Law enforcers in Dubai detain man suspected of involvement in attempted assassination of Russian general Alekseeva. According to available information, the detainee is a Russian citizen, and he was then taken to Moscow.
What is known about the detention
According to Russian sources, the arrest operation was conducted outside Russia, after which the suspect was extradited.
At present, Russian law enforcement agencies are announcing that they are conducting investigative actions and establishing all the circumstances of the possible assassination attempt.
Statements about the «Ukrainian footprint»
Russian reports also made allegations of an alleged «Ukrainian trace» in the case. In particular, it refers to a possible accomplice of the suspect, who, according to these statements, may have travelled to Ukraine.
There is currently no independent confirmation of such allegations.
Context.
News reports of attempts on the lives of Russian military and security officials are regularly accompanied by mutual accusations. In such cases, official data requires additional verification by independent sources.
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