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Russia detains Uzbek man over general's killing in Moscow
A 29-year-old Uzbekistan citizen admits he was recruited by Ukraine's special services, Russia claims.BBC News - 44m -
Suspect in Russian General’s Killing Detained Outside of Moscow
The Russian prosecutor’s office said the suspect, a 29-year-old citizen of Uzbekistan, confessed to planting the bomb on the orders of Ukrainian agents.The New York Times - 5h -
Who Was Igor Kirillov, the Russian General Killed in a Moscow Bomb Blast?
The general had faced sanctions for using chemical weapons in Ukraine.The New York Times - 7h -
Suspect in killing of Russian general detained in Moscow, authorities say
Investigators say they arrested Uzbek citizen suspected of involvement in explosion that killed Lt Gen Igor Kirillov. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Russia has detained an Uzbek ...The Guardian - 8h -
Ukraine Says It Assassinated Russian General Igor Kirillov in Moscow Bombing
A Ukrainian official said Kyiv was responsible for the assassination in Moscow of Gen. Igor Kirillov, the chief of Russia’s radioactive, chemical and biological defense forces.The New York Times - 14h -
Ukraine Says It Killed Senior Russian General in Moscow Scooter Bombing
Ukraine carried out one of its most audacious operations on Russian soil, killing a top military commander by blowing up a scooter on the snowy streets of Moscow.The Wall Street Journal - 23h -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow says Uzbek suspect arrested over killing of general
The 29-year-old had been recruited by Ukrainian special services, Moscow says. Russian chief of the general staff Valery Gerasimov said on Wednesday that arms control was now a thing of the past ...The Guardian - 1h -
Moscow arrests suspect in Kirillov assassination
FSB says Uzbek suspect was offered $100,000 and safe passage to an EU countryFinancial Times - 6h -
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General's assassination pierces Moscow's air of normality
The killing of Igor Kirillov is a wake-up call for the Russian capital, writes Steve Rosenberg.BBC News - 16h -
Ukraine Said It Assassinated a Russian General in Moscow
Also, Elon Musk and SpaceX face national security reviews. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - 17h -
Ros Atkins On... the killing of Russia's chemical weapons chief in Moscow
The BBC's Analysis Editor, along with BBC Verify, takes a look at material from the scene to assess what we know.BBC News - 20h -
Ukraine Says It Assassinated Russian General Igor Kirillov in Moscow Bombing
A Ukrainian official said Kyiv was responsible for the assassination in Moscow of Gen. Igor Kirillov, the chief of Russia’s radioactive, chemical and biological defense forces.The New York Times - 21h -
The killing of a Russian general is one of several that Moscow blames on Ukraine
Ukraine’s Security Service has claimed responsibility for killing Lt. General Igor Kirillov, head of the military’s nuclear, biological and chemical protection forces, in a bombing in MoscowABC News - 22h -
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The chemical weapon accusations against the general killed in Moscow
The US and UK say Igor Kirillov was head of a unit partly responsible for chemicals on the battlefield in Ukraine. Gasping, choking. On Ukraine’s frontline, the country’s soldiers report what ...The Guardian - 22h -
A top Russian general is killed in a Moscow bombing claimed by Ukraine
A senior Russian general was killed by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in MoscowABC News - 22h -
Russian general accused of chemical weapon use killed by Moscow bomb
A top Russian general in charge of Russia's nuclear defense forces was killed on Tuesday by a bomb hidden inside his scooter. Russia's Investigative Committee confirmed the death of Lt. Gen. Igor ...The Hill - 1d -
General killed by blast in Moscow was a legitimate target, says Ukraine
Ukrainian sources tell the BBC the country's security service was behind the killings.BBC News - 1d -
Russian general in charge of chemical weapons unit killed in Moscow scooter blast
Lt Gen Igor Kirillov killed along with his deputy after device attached to escooter exploded. Killing of Russian general cements SBU’s reputation for abrupt vengeance A senior Russian general ...The Guardian - 1d -
Russian general wanted for war crimes in Ukraine killed in Moscow
A key Russian general accused of using chemical weapons in the war against Ukraine has been killed in a bomb blast inside the Russian capital in Moscow. Ukraine is now claiming responsibility for ...NBC News - 1d -
Who is Igor Kirillov, Russia's chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow?
Kirillov, who has been killed in Moscow, was accused by the West of overseeing the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine.BBC News - 1d -
A Perilous Time for Europe, and a Brazen Assassination in Moscow
Plus, a school shooting in Wisconsin.The New York Times - 1d -
Top Russian general killed in bomb blast in Moscow
Ukraine official says Kyiv was behind assassination of Igor Kirillov, head of nuclear, chemical and biological defence forcesFinancial Times - 1d -
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Assad denies planning to flee Syria before evacuation by Moscow
Former Syrian leader claimed he wanted to stay and fight but left after Russian airbase came under attack. The former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has said he had no plans to flee Syria before ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Assad dispatched $250mn of Syria’s cash to Moscow
Central bank sent planeloads of dollars in 2018 and 2019 when dictator was indebted to the KremlinFinancial Times - 2d -
Brush With Russia in Baltic Points to New Flashpoint in NATO-Moscow Shadow War
Sabotage, warning shots, disruption of air traffic and dangerous military maneuvering are all part of the intensifying clandestine campaign in Europe, officials say.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
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How Syrian rebels took control after Assad fled to Moscow
Opposition forces have entered Syria's Damascus and President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled to Russia. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab breaks down how the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS) ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Moscow reaches out to new Syrian leadership in move to secure bases
Having labelled Syrian rebels ‘terrorists’, Moscow is now making diplomatic efforts to protect its military assets in the country. Moscow is seeking to secure the future of its key military bases ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Assad granted asylum in Russia, arrives in Moscow
Syrian President Bashar Assad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia and arrived in Moscow on Sunday after the Syrian government fell. The rebels’ victory early Sunday concluded a 10-day ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Syria live updates: Assad is now in Moscow, Russian state media says
Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.ABC News - Dec. 8 -
Assad flees Syria for Moscow as rebels seize Damascus
Deposed leader arrives in Russian capital, according to state newswire, after regime toppledFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
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Moscow claims ‘external forces’ seeking to escalate violence in Syria
Statement comes as Ukrainian intelligence says Russia will send mercenaries to support flagging troops allied to Damascus. Moscow has condemned “external forces” seeking to escalate violence in ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
A dozen Moscow clubgoers found guilty after anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' raids
Moscow clubgoers were found guilty of “petty hooliganism” and detained following anti-LGBTQ "propaganda" raids by Russian security forces.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Moscow approves sale of Carlsberg’s Russian assets for $322mn
Danish brewer had previously accused the Kremlin of ‘stealing’ the businessFinancial Times - Dec. 3
