"Russian Defector Maxim Kuzminov Found Shot Dead in Spain"

Maxim Kuzminov, a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine in 2023, was found shot dead in Spain. Ukrainian intelligence confirmed his death, and Spanish authorities suspect he may have been living under a false identity. Kuzminov had defected to Ukraine by flying his helicopter over the border and blamed Russian forces for the deaths of two others on board. He cited opposition to Russia's war on Ukraine as his reason for switching sides and claimed Ukraine promised him financial support and protection for his family. Russian authorities have not officially commented on the incident.