An Uzbek suspect has confessed to assassinating a Russian general in Moscow, raising concerns over military tactics. Amid geopolitical shifts, Palestinians worry about escalating violence with Trump’s expected return to office.

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Russian authorities have detained an Uzbek national who has confessed to the assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, killed in a bombing in Moscow. This event has raised questions about the sophistication of Ukrainian operations, as it appears to be part of a larger tactical shift influenced by geopolitical dynamics, including the potential return of Donald Trump to U.S. politics. Meanwhile, the UK has condemned remarks made by Dmitry Medvedev, warning journalists at The Times, seen as a "" Concerns are also mounting among Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank about potential escalations in violence from right-wing settlers feeling empowered by Trump's anticipated presidency. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has openly acknowledged the challenges faced, stating that Ukraine is unable to remove Russian troops from occupied territories in Eastern Ukraine and Crimea.