Lavrov: Ukraine Behind Assassination Attempt on Russian General Alexeyev in Moscow

Alarm was raised this morning (06.02.2026) in Moscow after a prominent, high-ranking Russian army officer, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, came under multiple gunshots. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov seized the opportunity to renew accusations against Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, claiming Kyiv orchestrated the assassination attempt in Moscow as sabotage against ongoing peace talks. General Alexeyev was hospitalized following the attack—the latest in a series of assaults targeting top Russian military officials. Lavrov stated on Russian television: ‘This act of terrorism once again confirms Zelenskyy’s regime’s orientation toward continuous provocations aimed at derailing negotiations.’ As of now, Ukraine has not issued any official comment. Lavrov provided no evidence supporting his claim that Kyiv was behind the attack.