Russian Defector Maksym Kuzminov Found Shot Dead in Spain

The bullet-riddled body found in Spain has been identified as that of Russian defector Maksym Kuzminov, who had flown a military helicopter to Ukraine in a dramatic operation. Ukrainian officials confirmed his identity and warned that the assassination could embolden Russians to take more such actions. Spanish police, initially investigating the crime as a case of score-settling, now believe it has a wider international dimension, potentially involving Russian special services carrying out an assassination on European soil. On the Russian side, some have been celebrating Kuzminov's death, while Russian authorities had previously aired a documentary suggesting he had killed his fellow servicemen and vowed revenge.