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CAPTURED: Russia Nabs Ukraine-Backed Assassin Who Shot Intel Chief in Moscow

Gary FranchiFebruary 8, 2026137 views
CAPTURED: Russia Nabs Ukraine-Backed Assassin Who Shot Intel Chief in Moscow
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Russian authorities have detained the man suspected of attempting to assassinate a deputy chief of Russia's military intelligence agency in Moscow, with officials alleging the shooter was operating on behalf of Ukraine's government.

The suspect was reportedly captured in Dubai and extradited to Russia on Sunday, marking a significant development in what appears to be an escalating covert conflict between the two nations. Russian officials claim they have evidence linking the would-be assassin directly to Ukrainian intelligence services.

This brazen attack on Russian soil represents a dangerous escalation that could have serious implications for President Trump's efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. The incident underscores the complex web of intelligence operations and proxy conflicts that continue to plague Eastern Europe despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Shadow War Intensifies

The attempted assassination of a high-ranking Russian intelligence official in the heart of Moscow demonstrates how the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has evolved beyond traditional battlefield confrontations into a murky world of covert operations and targeted killings.

For American patriots, this development raises serious questions about U.S. involvement and whether taxpayer dollars have been funding Ukrainian intelligence operations that could drag America deeper into this regional conflict. How much did the previous Biden administration know about Ukraine's covert activities?

President Trump has repeatedly promised to end the Ukraine conflict quickly through negotiation rather than endless military aid. This latest incident shows just how complicated that task has become, with both sides now apparently targeting each other's intelligence apparatus.

"The deep state and military-industrial complex want endless war, but Trump wants peace through strength and smart diplomacy," one administration source noted.

As this story develops, Americans deserve transparency about what role, if any, U.S. intelligence agencies or funding played in Ukrainian operations. The Trump administration's America First approach means putting American interests above foreign spy games that could entangle our nation in unnecessary conflicts.

Will this arrest lead to revelations about the extent of Western involvement in Ukraine's covert operations? Patriots should demand answers about how deep this rabbit hole goes.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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TaxpayerConcernedVerifiedjust now
So we're funding a country that conducts assassinations in other nations' capitals? What does that make us complicit in exactly?
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PatriotMike47Verifiedjust now
Good work by Russian intelligence. Ukraine keeps escalating with these assassination attempts while claiming they want peace.
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TruthSeeker2024Verifiedjust now
Exactly. Actions speak louder than words when it comes to who really wants this conflict to end.
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ConservativeVoiceVerifiedjust now
This is what happens when you back a regime with unlimited weapons and no accountability. We're funding terrorism at this point.
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VeteranDadVerifiedjust now
Assassination attempts on foreign soil... this is exactly the kind of escalation that leads to wider wars. We need to stop this madness before it's too late.
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PeaceThroughStrengthVerifiedjust now
Agreed. This is getting out of hand and we're being dragged into it whether we like it or not.
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DefenseContractor88Verifiedjust now
I worked in intelligence for 20 years and this kind of operation takes serious planning and resources. Ukraine didn't do this alone.
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AmericaFirst2025Verifiedjust now
How many billions are we sending to fund these operations?
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
Finally some actual journalism reporting on Ukraine's dirty tactics. The mainstream media won't touch stories like this.
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MediaSkepticVerifiedjust now
CNN and MSNBC will never report this. Doesn't fit their narrative.
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OldSchoolNewsVerifiedjust now
That's why I get my news from independent sources now. Can't trust the legacy media anymore.
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FreedomFighter1776Verifiedjust now
Russia has every right to defend itself against terrorist attacks!