Russia Steps Up Assassination Plots Against European Defense Executives
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Western intelligence services have warned that Russia is escalating efforts to assassinate directors of European defense companies, particularly those involved in drone production or components. The Kremlin aims to weaken support for Ukraine by targeting these executives, with GRU, Russia's military intelligence agency, coordinating with organized crime groups for these plots. Companies have increased personal security measures for their top executives in response.
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