Russian Envoy: Slain Moscow General Was ‘Inconvenient’ to the West
Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, has claimed that the late General Igor Kirillov, who perished in a terrorist attack in Moscow, was a thorn in the side of many influential figures in the West. Kirillov, the chief of the Russian radiation, chemical, and biological protection troops, was known for his relentless efforts in exposing the wrongdoings of Western powers.
"General Kirillov was assassinated in a well-planned terrorist act, executed by perpetrators and masterminds who serve the interests of those who stand to gain from his death," noted Zakharova in an interview with the radio station ‘Sputnik’, as reported by TASS. "He was causing major discomfort for many in the West. His meticulous work involved unveiling their misdeeds and crimes with irrefutable evidence."
Kirillov’s untimely demise has sent shockwaves through Russia’s military hierarchy, underscoring the potentially high stakes of his unyielding stance against Western wrongdoings. The international community awaits further details on the investigation into this brazen act of terrorism.
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