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UAE Detains and Extradites Suspect in Shooting of Russia’s GRU Deputy Chief

The arrest has intensified a dispute over Russian claims that Ukrainian intelligence directed the attack.

Overview

  • Russian investigators say Lyubomir Korba was arrested in Dubai and extradited to Russia on charges tied to the shooting of General Vladimir Alekseyev, with state TV airing footage of his transfer.
  • Officials allege Korba posed as a deliveryman, shot Alekseyev three times at his Moscow residence, and flew to the United Arab Emirates hours after the attack.
  • Moscow accuses Ukrainian intelligence of ordering the operation, an allegation Ukraine denies.
  • Investigators named two alleged accomplices, saying Viktor Vasin was arrested in Russia and Zinaida Serebritskaya fled to Ukraine.
  • The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin thanked UAE leader Mohamed bin Zayed for the cooperation, and Alekseyev has regained consciousness.