A high-ranking Russian general was shot and wounded in Moscow, while authorities in Arizona continue to search for the missing mother of US news anchor Savannah Guthrie, and Canada and France are set to open consulates in Greenland. These events unfold against a backdrop of geopolitical tension, with the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy highlighting the contrast between the spirit of international cooperation and the realities of global discord.
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alexeyev, the number two in Russia's GRU military intelligence, was shot multiple times in a residential apartment block on the north-western outskirts of Moscow, according to BBC World. The general was immediately taken to the hospital, and his condition remains unknown. This attack marks the latest targeting of a high-ranking military figure in the capital since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began almost four years ago. Alexeyev was placed under European Union sanctions after the GRU was implicated in various activities.
Meanwhile, in the United States, Arizona police believe Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, is still alive five days after her disappearance. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that investigators are working under the assumption that she is still alive and "are going to continue thinking that way until we find her," as reported by BBC World. The FBI is reviewing two ransom notes, and an arrest has been made over a fake note. A $50,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest.
In a move reflecting international relations, Canada is set to open its first diplomatic outpost in Greenland, joined by France, following former US President Donald Trump's threats to take control of the territory, according to BBC World. A delegation of senior Canadian officials, including Governor General Mary Simon and Foreign Minister Anita Anand, will travel to Nuuk to formally open the consulate. Simon stated that Canada "stands firmly in support of the people of Greenland."
The upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy are set to take place during a period of significant geopolitical turmoil, according to The New York Times. The Games, which were previously canceled due to World War II, are returning during a time of "fraying of diplomatic norms and decades-old alliances," as noted by Jules B. This juxtaposition of athletic competition and global discord highlights the complex state of international relations.
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