Russia says car blast suspect followed Ukrainian orders
"Investigators of the Russian investigative committee are probing Alexander Permyakov's involvement in the attempt to assassinate Zakhar Prilepin. During the interrogation he testified that he acted on the instructions from the Ukrainian special services," the body said in a statement.
- Middle East
- AFP
- Published Date: 07:59 | 06 May 2023
- Modified Date: 07:59 | 06 May 2023
Russian investigators on Saturday said the suspect in a car blast that wounded pro-Kremlin writer Zakhar Prilepin had "acted on the instructions" of Ukrainian agents.
"Investigators of the Russian investigative committee are probing Alexander Permyakov's involvement in the attempt to assassinate Zakhar Prilepin," the body said, adding: "During the interrogation he testified that he acted on the instructions from the Ukrainian special services."