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Did Russia Back Plot to Assassinate Kyiv’s Public Figures? Moldova, Ukraine Launch Joint Probe
Moldovan and Ukrainian forces launched a joint probe into a Russia-linked plot involving intelligence gathering and plans against Kyiv public figures, including President Zelenskyy.
- On February 19, Moldovan police announced a joint probe with Ukrainian authorities into an alleged Russia-backed plot targeting several public figures in Kyiv, involving preparations for the "physical liquidation" of multiple figures.
- Recent investigations point to alleged operations dating to the start of the full‑scale invasion, with Kyiv noting a pattern of probes across Europe involving Russian intelligence services.
- At 6 a.m., investigators began coordinated measures with the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime, National Investigation Inspectorate, specialised prosecutors, and the Fulger special police brigade.
- No arrests were detailed and authorities warned further updates will follow once procedures conclude, with intelligence possibly aimed at an assassination attempt on Volodymyr Zelenskyy and identities withheld.
- A Hrubieszów citizen was convicted and sentenced to 3.5 years for collaborating with Russian intelligence after collecting security-related information at Rzeszów‑Jasionka airport, authorities said.
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Ten people suspected of plotting assassinations of senior Ukrainian officials have been arrested in Ukraine and Moldova, Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said. He added that the suspects planned the assassinations on instructions from Moscow. Moscow has not yet responded to the allegations.
Russian security services plotted assassinations of prominent Ukrainians, Moldovan police say
Moldovan police and Ukrainian law enforcement are conducting a joint criminal investigation into an alleged plot to physically eliminate several public figures in Ukraine. Operations took place on the morning of February 19, Moldova’s General Police Inspectorate (GPI) said, adding that the perpetrators were “directed by Russian security services,” according to NewsMaker. According to the General Police Inspector, criminal-prosecution actions hav…
Ten people suspected of plotting assassinations of senior Ukrainian officials have been arrested in Ukraine and Moldova, Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said today. He added that the suspects planned the assassinations on instructions from Moscow. Moscow has not yet responded to the allegations, the French news agency AFP reports.
According to Ukraine, the suspects acted on behalf of Russia and were able to earn 85,000 euros per target.
Russia had promised to pay 100,000 euros to be able to eliminate senior Ukrainian officials. Several arrests were carried out and an investigation was opened Kiev said Friday
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