Vadim Krasikov

Vadim Nikolaevich Krasikov is a Russian retired Federal Security Service officer who was sentenced to life imprisonment in Germany for the killing of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili in Berlin, Germany in 2019. On August 1, 2024, he returned to Russia after a prisoner exchange between Russia and the West.
vadim-krasikov

Some of the key events about Vadim Krasikov

  • 2019
    Assassinated a former Chechen rebel fighter in Berlin's Tiergarten park
  • 2021
    Convicted of murder by a German court and sentenced to life in prison

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

Vadim Krasikov Latest news

Russian Dissident Adapts to Freedom in Germany After Prison Ordeal

Russian Dissident Adapts to Freedom in Germany After Prison Ordeal

Russian opposition figure Andrei Pivovarov adjusts to life in Germany following a three-year imprisonment. Released in a prisoner swap, he reflects on his experiences and plans for continued political activism.

Society, Politics • August 14 2024 , 04:18 AM  •  773 views
Historic US-Russia Prisoner Swap Marks Diplomatic Milestone

Historic US-Russia Prisoner Swap Marks Diplomatic Milestone

A major prisoner exchange between the US and Russia, involving 24 individuals across 7 countries, showcases diplomatic efforts. The swap, including journalists and activists, highlights contrasting approaches and election-year implications.

Society, Politics • August 5 2024 , 12:52 AM  •  14855 views
German-Russian Prisoner Swap Sparks Controversy and Concern

German-Russian Prisoner Swap Sparks Controversy and Concern

Germany's release of a Russian hitman in exchange for political prisoners has sparked debate. The move, aimed at freeing 16 individuals from Russian and Belarusian jails, raises questions about legal precedents and future implications.

Society, Politics • August 2 2024 , 09:52 PM  •  7173 views
Russian Sleeper Agents Return Home in Major East-West Prisoner Swap

Russian Sleeper Agents Return Home in Major East-West Prisoner Swap

Russian sleeper agents, including families, were exchanged in a significant prisoner swap with the West. Children discovered their true identities only after the flight to Moscow.

Society, Politics • August 2 2024 , 08:33 PM  •  20954 views
Germany's Pivotal Role in Russia-West Prisoner Exchange Unveiled

Germany's Pivotal Role in Russia-West Prisoner Exchange Unveiled

Germany facilitates a major prisoner swap with Russia, releasing a convicted assassin. The deal, involving U.S. cooperation, frees 15 Western detainees, highlighting complex diplomatic negotiations and political challenges.

Society, Politics • August 1 2024 , 11:39 PM  •  3206 views