Alexeyev: #Election Interference and Attack https://gemini.google.com/share/299f773aa883 Lt. General Vladimir Alexeyev, the first deputy head of #Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (#GRU), has been a central figure in U.S. and international investigations into election interference. His involvement spans multiple election cycles, utilizing a blend of cyber operations and human intelligence (HUMINT) to influence American political outcomes. As of today, February 6, 2026, reports have emerged that General Alexeyev was shot and critically wounded in an assassination attempt in Moscow. Interference in U.S. Elections 2016 Presidential Election Alexeyev was identified by U.S. intelligence as a

Alexeyev:  #Election Interference and Attack  gemini.google.com/share/299f…

Lt. General Vladimir Alexeyev, the first deputy head of  #Russia‘s Main Intelligence Directorate ( #GRU), has been a central figure in U.S. and international investigations into election interference. His involvement spans multiple election cycles, utilizing a blend of cyber operations and human intelligence (HUMINT) to influence American political outcomes.

As of today, February 6, 2026, reports have emerged that General Alexeyev was shot and critically wounded in an assassination attempt in Moscow.

Interference in U.S. Elections

2016 Presidential Election

Alexeyev was identified by U.S. intelligence as a key architect of the GRU’s cyber campaign. He was specifically sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department in 2018 for his role in:

Malicious Cyberattacks: Organizing and overseeing the hacking of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the subsequent leaking of stolen information.

Subversion Tactics: Utilizing the GRU’s specialized units to sow discord and distrust among the American electorate through social media manipulation.
2020 Presidential Election

Investigations by both the U.S. and Ukraine linked Alexeyev to efforts to inject “Biden–Ukraine” conspiracy theories into the American media landscape.

The Ukraine Operation: Alexeyev reportedly led a team that worked through Ukrainian proxies, including former officials and lawmakers.

Financial Backing: Ukrainian charges filed in late 2023 alleged that Alexeyev authorized the payment of $10 million to a local team to conduct subversive activities aimed at influencing the 2020 vote via figures like Rudy Giuliani.
2024 Presidential Election

In the lead-up to and during the 2024 cycle, Alexeyev’s GRU units remained under intense scrutiny for “shadow warfare” tactics.

AI and OSINT: Recent counterintelligence reports emphasize the GRU’s pivot toward using Artificial Intelligence to scale disinformation and exploit Western political vulnerabilities.

DOJ Actions: In August 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice offered rewards for information on GRU officers (associated with Unit 29155) involved in cyber operations against NATO and U.S. interests, units ultimately overseen by the GRU leadership, including Alexeyev.
Recent Developments: Assassination Attempt (Feb 2026)

On the morning of February 6, 2026, General Alexeyev was reportedly shot multiple times outside his apartment in northwest Moscow.

Condition: He is currently in critical condition/a coma after undergoing surgery.

Context: The shooting occurred just after high-level peace negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegations (including Alexeyev’s superior, Igor Kostyukov) took place in Abu Dhabi.

Official Reaction: The Kremlin has labeled the incident a “terrorist attack,” while some Russian officials have accused Ukraine of attempting to derail potential peace talks.
Note: Beyond election interference, Alexeyev is also sanctioned by the UK and EU for his alleged role in the 2018 Salisbury Novichok poisoning and was a key negotiator during the 2023 Wagner Group mutiny.
Would you like more details on the specific GRU units Alexeyev commanded, such as Unit 29155 or the newly established 236th Specialist Training Centre?

Lt. Gen Vladimir Alexeyev Shot in Moscow

This video provides the breaking news report on the shooting of General Alexeyev in Moscow and discusses his significance as a top military intelligence official under international sanctions.

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