The assassination of Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, head of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defence Forces, in Moscow serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Killed by a bomb attached to an electric scooter, the incident has unsettled residents, revealing the proximity of conflict that many believed was distant. Responses from Russian officials suggest an escalation rather than a detente, with calls for revenge against Ukraine and a denial of the war’s impact on daily life.

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