New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- A top Russian military intelligence official, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, was shot several times in his Moscow apartment building and rushed to hospital on Friday. The 64-year-old official, whose work has been recognised by President Vladimir Putin with a Hero of Russia award, was reported to be in a serious condition in hospital.

An unidentified gunman fired several shots at the Russian official before fleeing the scene, reported Reuters. The gunman fled and investigators searched CCTV footage for clues and began interviewing witnesses.

The incident comes amid ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Investigators have reportedly said Lt General Vladimir Alexeyev's shooting is the latest in a seri...