Russian General Killed by Car Bomb Outside Moscow

Lt. Gen. Yaroslav Moskalik, tied to Russia’s Ukraine operations, was killed by a car bomb near Moscow—an exceptionally rare act in a city known for heavy surveillance. Security footage shows him inspecting a parked vehicle before it detonated. This high-profile assassination, happening just as Western diplomats arrive to discuss a possible Ukraine ceasefire, raises suspicion about either internal dissent or foreign infiltration. The Kremlin brands it terrorism, fueling fears of an intensified clampdown on perceived enemies. Moscow’s residents brace for stricter checkpoints, while global observers worry about derailed peace efforts and potential escalation. The government has not publicly identified suspects, leaving speculation that rival factions or anti-war insurgents might be involved.