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Russian assassination plots against those supporting Ukraine uncovered in Europe, official says

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Western intelligence agencies have uncovered Russian plots to carry out assassinations, arson and other sabotage in Europe against companies and people linked to support for Ukraine’s military. A Western government official says one of the most serious plots recently revealed was a plan to kill the head of a German arms manufacturer. The official says the plots have sometimes involved recruiting common criminals in foreign countries to conduct attacks. Neither the company, Rheinmetall, nor the German government would comment on the reported plot. But both Germany and the White House said they are taking increased threats from Russia very seriously.

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