Vadim Krasikov killed Zelimkhan Khangoshvili in Germany under Russian orders. Krasikov, an FSB operative, was given a false identity and resources for the assassination, resulting in a life sentence in 2021.
Putin's interest in freeing operatives like Krasikov post-capture is crucial for maintaining undercover mission success, ensuring Moscow’s commitment to negotiating for operatives even upon arrest.
The Krasikov case led to strained Russian-German relations, with diplomatic expulsions. Despite Krasikov and his lawyers denying his guilt, he was convicted for the murder based on evidence.
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