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- Ukraine’s assassination of a Russian general should be a ‘signal’ to elites: Fmr. Amb. to Russia (nbcnews.com)
A high-ranking official close to Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation after Ukraine admitted to carrying out an attack within Moscow that killed a senior Russian general.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul weighed in on the potential consequences of this threat. He emphasized the need to be vigilant, as Russia may seek retribution in various ways.
The Kremlin has not yet specified how it plans to respond, but experts fear it could involve escalating military action in Ukraine or targeting Ukrainian officials and infrastructure.