Moscow resident charged with assaulting police officer

A Moscow resident has been charged with assaulting a police officer. The incident occurred on January 7, 2026, when the accused allegedly stabbed an officer who responded to his unlawful actions. The victim sustained knife wounds to the neck but is not in life-threatening condition. Investigators are gathering evidence and have taken statements from the accused. The investigation is being conducted by the Investigative Department for the Southeast Administrative District of the Moscow Investigative Committee.