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Spanish Court Closes Case on Murdered Russian Pilot
12/9/2025
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- A Spanish court closed its investigation into the murder of Maxim Kuzminov, a Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine, viewed as a significant advantage for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
- The court stated it could not identify any suspects.
- Kuzminov was found shot in a garage in Villajoyosa, Spain, in February 2024, with a Ukrainian passport under a suspected alias.
- The case may be reopened if new evidence surfaces.
