Spanish police are investigating the murder of Russian pilot defector Maksim Kuzminov, whose bullet-riddled body was found in Spain. The investigation is exploring potential involvement by the Russian mafia and Moscow, amid concerns over Putin's sense of impunity and a menacing signal to those who defy the Kremlin. Russian emigres in Spain have called for protection following the incident, which has been described as the murder of a Ukrainian. Media reports reveal Kuzminov had cooperated with Ukraine, and there's speculation about his 'secret' refugee status in Spain. High-ranking Russian officials, including Medvedev, have commented on the case, and the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has promised a decisive response if Russian special services' involvement is proven. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Spy Chief has warned of Russia's plan to 'Kill Famous Ukrainians', with former President Petro Poroshenko allegedly avoiding an assassination attempt. Spanish intelligence services believe Russia may be involved in Kuzminov's death.
A killing in Spain points to Russia and Putin’s sense of impunity https://t.co/za131E5KQq
Russia’s security chief and former president has wasted no time in trash-talking a Russian pilot who was found murdered in Spain last week after he defected to Ukraine and publicly condemned Moscow’s war against the country. https://t.co/mZbCxk81sR
🇪🇸🇷🇺‼️🚨 “Spanish authorities did not know that defector Maxim Kuzminov was in the country” - Spanish Minister of Defense https://t.co/sxjS1w0B2v
🇪🇸🇷🇺‼️🚨 “The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs will give a decisive response if the involvement of Russian special services in the murder of Maxim Kuzmin is proven” - El Pais “Spanish intelligence services believe that Russia may be involved in the death of defector Maxim… https://t.co/myRgZoOEKd
Murdered Russian traitor pilot likely had ‘secret’ refugee status in Spain – El Mundo https://t.co/F0IJXn1ptL https://t.co/D55ZKdpdoa
Mystery surrounds murder of Russian deserter Kuzminov in Spain, amid speculation of state involvement https://t.co/jax2Mt8zar https://t.co/hkbLnLuzIQ
Medvedev reacted to the news of Maksim Kuzminov's death in Spain (Russian pilot who brought a Russian helicopter to Ukraine). Remember, this is a high-ranking Russian official. https://t.co/nuu1gw2YJo https://t.co/YeZWDPpK0L
Ukraine's Spy Chief Warns that Russia’s Activating Plan to ‘Kill Famous Ukrainians’ Former President Petro #Poroshenko was allegedly tipped off by #Budanov to a Russian assassination attempt and therefore canceled a trip abroad. https://t.co/co7puo0DKg
Media reveals details of murder of Russian pilot who cooperated with Ukraine https://t.co/fyjM783i2Q
The killing of a Russian defector in Spain appeared to deliver a menacing signal that those who cross the Kremlin should never consider themselves safe. https://t.co/NdrktQ3i2c
A killing in Spain points to Russia and Putin’s sense of impunity https://t.co/Wun1xtvf5U
Spanish police are investigating whether the Russian mafia and Moscow might have been involved in the killing of Russian pilot defector Maksim Kuzminov https://t.co/0NqfP63N50
This Ukrainian being murdered in Spain is a wild story. https://t.co/OuKXe9BvQw
Russian Emigres in Spain Call for Protection after Pilot Defector Shot Dead https://t.co/2cE2ZMiXcA
"Spanish police suspect bullet-riddled body may be Russian who defected with army helicopter." (via @AP) https://t.co/cV06INFH8p