A man in Russia blew up an elevator with a bomb as it his neighbor was causing a noise while repairing the elevator of the apartment building. The elevator cabin was fragmentized, seriously injuring the man inside following the blast. The Russian Investigation Committee announced that chemicals and tools used in making bombs were seized in the raid. The suspect, who was taken into custody, said in his first statement that his neighbor was constantly repairing the elevator and making noise, which is why he planted a bomb and carried out his plan. The suspect in custody will be referred to the court after the proceedings and will most likely be arrested.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have been suspended, noting that while communication channels remain open, “it would be more accurate to say there has been a pause.”
Peskov accused European countries of obstructing dialogue but insisted Moscow remains ready for negotiations.
Russia and Ukraine held three rounds of direct talks this year in Istanbul, leading to prisoner exchanges but little progress toward ending the war.
TR