Vice Admiral Vladimir Shooting Incident: Assassination Attempt on Russian Military Intelligence Officer in Moscow

WalletDivorcer · 2026-02-22T09:00:47+00:00

Vladimir Alexeyev, a top GRU official, was shot in Moscow, raising concerns about political motives behind the attack. Investigations are ongoing to determine the assailant, while Alexeyev's significant role in international negotiations is also highlighted.

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2026-02-22 09:00:47

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Vladimir Alekseev, a high-ranking officer of Russia’s military intelligence agency GRU, was shot in Moscow. According to Jin10 reports, the Russian Federal Investigative Committee announced on Friday that Alekseev was shot near a residential building in northwest Moscow. The 64-year-old Vladimir was immediately transported to a medical facility and is receiving treatment.

Vladimir’s Important Position as Deputy Director of GRU

Vladimir Alekseev has served as Deputy Director of GRU since 2011, playing a central role in Russia’s military intelligence strategy. He is directly subordinate to GRU Chief Igor Kostyukov and is a key commander in Russia’s foreign intelligence activities. Due to his high position, this shooting incident is suspected by some to have political motives beyond mere crime.

Details of the Shooting Incident in Northwest Moscow

The incident occurred last Friday outside a residential building in northwest Moscow. Vladimir was shot and was quickly taken to a hospital for treatment. Russian authorities are investigating the details of the case and are working to identify the perpetrator. It remains unclear which forces may be behind this assassination attempt.

Recent Major Activities: Ukraine Peace Negotiations and Wagner Group Response

One of Vladimir’s recent key missions involved several important international negotiations. Under the leadership of GRU Chief Kostyukov, he directed peace talks mediated by the United States with Ukrainian officials in the United Arab Emirates. These negotiations concluded just last Thursday. Additionally, Vladimir has played a significant role in negotiations with Wagner Group mercenaries following the June 2023 attempted coup led by Wagner leader Evgeny Prigozhin. The background of these complex political tasks targeting Vladimir Alekseev is currently under close investigation.

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