A deadly explosion in central Moscow claimed three lives on December 25, 2025, including two police officers responding to suspicious activity near the site of a recent high-profile assassination. The incident occurred just days after a Russian general was killed by a car bomb, which authorities attributed to Ukrainian intelligence operations.
Russia's State Investigative Committee confirmed the officers died while inspecting an individual behaving erratically, with the blast also killing a third person whose identity remains undisclosed. While unofficial Telegram channels suggest the suspect detonated the device during the confrontation, official investigations continue under charges of murder and illegal explosives trafficking.
This attack extends a pattern of violence in the nearly four-year Ukraine conflict, following multiple assassinations of Russian military figures and war supporters. Ukrainian intelligence has previously claimed responsibility for similar operations, though no immediate statement has been issued regarding this incident.
Amid escalating tensions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reportedly intensified efforts to initiate talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump, whose potential return to office in 2025 could reshape Western support dynamics. The move underscores Kyiv's strategic preparations for possible political shifts among key allies.
