US accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukrainian allies overseas
Summary
The US Department of Justice has accused five men linked to Russian intelligence of plotting to kill Ukrainian allies in the US and Europe. Three of the accused are high-ranking Russian intelligence officers, and the group allegedly tried to hire people in the US to spy on and kill targets seen as threats to Russia.Key Facts
- Five men connected to Russian intelligence are charged with trying to murder people allied with Ukraine in the US and Europe.
- Three accused are high-ranking members of the Russian Intelligence Services (RIS), including a father and son.
- The group tried to recruit people in the US to spy on and kill a Russian dissident living there.
- Offers included payments between $1,000 and $40,000 to carry out surveillance and murder.
- These men face charges including conspiracy to finance terrorism and murder for hire, carrying prison sentences of up to 20 and 10 years.
- Kremlin says it will not comment without credible evidence.
- Similar attempts linked to Russia were reported in Poland and Lithuania in recent years.
- The alleged plots are part of Russia’s broader campaign against those seen as threats to its interests.
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