Lt Gen Yaroslav Moskalik, a senior Russian military official, was killed in a bombing near Moscow, raising concerns just before high-stakes talks involving U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. The attack reportedly involved an improvised explosive device and resembles previous Ukrainian operations targeting Russian military leaders. Russian authorities have opened a criminal investigation, while the incident poses potential ramifications for U.S. diplomatic efforts in the region, amidst ongoing criticism of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy over stalled peace negotiations with Russia.
A senior Russian military official was killed in a car explosion near Moscow, raising tensions just before key U.S.-Russia talks involving Trumpâs envoy.
The explosion that killed Lt Gen Yaroslav Moskalik is reminiscent of previous attacks attributed to Ukraine, which could complicate U.S.-Russia relations.
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