Western intelligence agencies warn that Russia is planning assassinations of European defense industry executives.
Russia has expanded its hybrid operations in Europe, with intelligence services warning of increased efforts to target defense company leaders. Russian operatives are reportedly working with organized crime and planning attacks on executives. German security agencies have stepped up coordination with defense company staff, and officials have warned of planned violent actions against individuals.
- The Kremlin ordered an expansion of Russian disruptive and hybrid operations in Europe.
- European intelligence services warn of increased Russian efforts targeting assassinations of leaders in European defense companies.
- The German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has increased contacts with employees of German defense companies.
- Sinan Selen, head of the BfV, warned German representatives that Russia is constantly planning violent actions against individuals.
- Kremlin agents might target executives and senior employees of defense companies.
- American and German intelligence uncovered a Russian plan to kill Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger in 2024.
- Some defense company executives have increased personal security over the last six months.
Outlets: Domani, Financial Times, LIGA.net, Luxembourg Times, N1 BiH, N1 Hrvatska, Novaya Gazeta Europe, Seznam Zprávy, The i Paper, Ukrainska Pravda (English), Vijesti, Ynet News, ZN.UA
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