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Ben Fajzullin | Konstantin Eggert
February 6, 2026

Russian general and deputy intelligence chief Vladimir Alekseyev is in critical condition after being shot at his apartment building in Moscow. DW Russia analyst Konstantin Eggert has more details.

Ben Fajzullin DW Anchor & Correspondent, covers breaking news, global affairs and social issues.
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