Russian General Killed in Explosion in Moscow Suburb
Introduction
A dramatic escalation in the Ukraine war’s fourth year unfolded on Friday, April 25, 2025, as a senior Russian general was killed in a car bombing outside Moscow just as U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in the Russian capital for high-stakes peace talks with President Vladimir Putin. The explosion, which Russian authorities immediately attributed to Ukrainian security services, underscored the volatility and complexity of the ongoing conflict—even as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to broker a settlement. Meanwhile, Ukraine has rejected U.S. proposals that would require major territorial concessions, insisting that a cease-fire must precede any negotiations on a final settlement. The day’s events—combining violence, diplomacy, and political brinkmanship—reflect the deep divisions and high stakes at play as the world’s major powers try to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
