What's happened
Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year found dead in Spain with multiple gunshot wounds
Why it matters
The death of the Russian defector in Spain is significant due to the international intrigue and potential political implications.
What the papers say
The Moscow Times emphasizes the defector's betrayal and subsequent death, while The Independent and Al Jazeera focus on the suspicion surrounding the circumstances of his death and the involvement of Russian and Ukrainian intelligence agencies.
How we got here
The pilot defected to Ukraine in August last year and was found dead in Spain in February this year.
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