Russian Deputy Head of Military Intelligence Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev has regained consciousness after undergoing successful surgery following a shooting attack in Moscow, according to reports by Russian media. The 64-year-old general was shot several times in the chest and abdomen while on his landing in an apartment block in the north-western outskirts of the capital. He had been rushed to hospital in serious condition on Friday morning.
Doctors said that after undergoing surgery, Alexeyev was placed in a medically induced coma before regaining consciousness. "It can be cautiously stated that the threat to [Alexeyev's] life has passed", medical sources have reported. The general is the latest high-ranking military figure to be targeted near Moscow since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Two suspects are reportedly under arrest and will soon be taken for questioning, according to Russian officials who blame Kyiv for the attack. However, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has denied involvement, saying that Kyiv had nothing to do with Friday's shooting.
The US has proposed talks between Moscow and Kyiv negotiators on American soil, "probably in Miami", according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The US wants the war to end by June, he added. However, there was no immediate comment from Washington or Moscow.
In recent months, several high-ranking Russian military officers have been targeted near Moscow, including a general who was killed when an explosive device detonated under his car in December. Ukrainian President Zelensky has claimed that Kyiv is responsible for some attacks on Russian military figures.
Doctors said that after undergoing surgery, Alexeyev was placed in a medically induced coma before regaining consciousness. "It can be cautiously stated that the threat to [Alexeyev's] life has passed", medical sources have reported. The general is the latest high-ranking military figure to be targeted near Moscow since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Two suspects are reportedly under arrest and will soon be taken for questioning, according to Russian officials who blame Kyiv for the attack. However, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has denied involvement, saying that Kyiv had nothing to do with Friday's shooting.
The US has proposed talks between Moscow and Kyiv negotiators on American soil, "probably in Miami", according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The US wants the war to end by June, he added. However, there was no immediate comment from Washington or Moscow.
In recent months, several high-ranking Russian military officers have been targeted near Moscow, including a general who was killed when an explosive device detonated under his car in December. Ukrainian President Zelensky has claimed that Kyiv is responsible for some attacks on Russian military figures.
he's such a legend and now he's back to normal 
thanks god! so u think kyiv is behind this attack? 
i mean russian officials are saying that but ukraine denies it. ukrainian president zelensky seems pretty serious about ending the war tho 
maybe american soil in miami could be a good starting point for talks tho 
btw dont forget about that general who died under his car last month 
its getting so crazy over there 
, like what kinda messed up situation is this? 2 suspects under arrest tho, hope they get the people who did this 
. dont know if that's gonna happen or not, but someone gotta do something about all these attacks 
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first of all, glad to hear that lt gen alexeyev made it thru surgery and now he's wakin up! 
but like, how many times can u shoot someone in the chest and abdomen before they're good? 
sounds super intense. and now there's 2 suspects under arrest... is this just a coincidence or russia really thinkin kyiv did it? 
and ppl r saying he's stable now 
, so I'm thinkin' it's probs someone else trying 2 send a message 
. Moscow is blaming Kyiv but Ukraine is saying otherwise 
. US wants talks between them, but I don't know if that'll make a difference 
My thoughts are with him and his family during this tough time 
. It's heartbreaking to think about the violent attack he endured, but it's so great to know that he's getting better 
can't believe what's happening rn... i mean, 64 and almost gone to the big sleep 
but i'm not holding my breath 
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