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Russia plotting to kill Ukraine allies in US and Europe, FBI says
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- U.S. federal authorities announced charges against five individuals linked to a Russian intelligence network plotting targeted killings in the U.S. and European countries supporting Ukraine.
- The indictment revealed that the network paid and attempted to pay individuals to surveil and kill targets, as well as to carry out acts of terrorism against civilian and military infrastructure in allied European nations.
- The FBI disrupted these plans through coordinated efforts across multiple field offices, emphasizing swift action to prevent violent acts on U.S. soil and hold Russia accountable.
- Since at least 2024, the Russian intelligence network has conducted attacks globally, shifting focus from Russian dissidents to nations supporting Ukraine, and recently attempted to recruit people within the U.S. to carry out assassinations.
- One recruited U.S. resident conducted surveillance on a Russian dissident in the U.S. but refused a $40,000 offer to carry out a murder, prompting the network to seek other recruits with substantial financial incentives.
