A car bomb exploded outside Moscow on Friday, killing Lt. Gen. Yaroslav Moskalik, a senior officer in the Russian military. Moskalik was the deputy head of the main operations directorate in the General Staff of the Armed Forces.
The Kremlin quickly pointed fingers at Ukraine, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov claiming that the attack was part of a pattern of terrorist activities linked to the Ukrainian government. He emphasized the need for vigilance, even as peace talks continue.
This incident coincided with a visit from Steve Witkoff, a special envoy from the Trump administration, who was in Moscow to discuss peace negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The peace process has faced challenges, particularly as both sides have engaged in high-profile attacks on each other’s territory. Just the day before, President Trump criticized a Russian airstrike on Kiev that resulted in numerous casualties, urging for a swift resolution to the conflict.
The situation remains tense as both nations grapple with the fallout from this violent incident and the broader implications for peace efforts.