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Apr 28, 2026, 13:25 UTC
Russian journalist testifies in Berlin Tiergarten murder trial linking accused to Russian FSB unit and multiple killings.
In the Tiergarten murder trial held in Berlin starting in 2020, investigative journalist Roman Dobrochotow, chief editor of The Insider, testified on 25 November 2021 about his research connecting the accused, under the alias Vadim Sokolov, to the real identity Vadim Krasikov and the Russian FSB’s special forces unit Vympel. Dobrochotow presented evidence from Russian government databases, witness accounts including taxi drivers and family members, as well as video footage of similar murders committed in Russia. The accused's ties suggest a background in Russian 'Silowiki' military and security structures and involvement in covert killings abroad. The defense challenged these findings but lacked concrete documentation. Dobrochotow’s investigative team has faced state repression in Russia, with offices raided and staff forced to flee. The trial adds to the narrative of Russian state involvement in extraterritorial assassinations.
Confidence: High
The article clearly describes a discrete hostile event involving a Russian security service operative linked to covert assassinations abroad, evidenced by investigative testimonies and prosecution data in a legal trial.
Source URL
https://tagesschau.de/investigativ/tiergartenmord-prozess-zeuge-journalist-russland-101.html
Source reliability
B
Info credibility
6
Event time
Nov 25, 2021, 00:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Berlin, Tiergarten
Region
Berlin
Primary actor
Vadim Krasikov
Country
Germany
Countries
Germany
Tags
Tiergarten murder, Russian FSB, Vadim Krasikov, Roman Dobrochotow, The Insider, Vympel unit, Russian special forces, Political assassination, Investigative journalism, Hybrid warfare
Nodes
Node 3: Political Disruptions