Western intelligence services warn of Russian plots against European defence leaders

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  Western intelligence services warn that Russia is intensifying operations to kill European defence leaders and senior executives.

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  The reported plots aim to undermine European support for Kyiv through hybrid warfare and targeted sabotage.

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  The warning comes as the war in Ukraine is described as stalled and Russia’s economy is under pressure.

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  The Financial Times reported the findings after speaking with officials from five European intelligence services.

Who

Western intelligence services say Russia is behind the operations. The reported targets include European defence leaders and senior executives.

What

Russia is said to be intensifying operations to kill these targets and using targeted sabotage.

When

The report was published on 11 October 2026.

Where

Europe.

Why

The operations are described as an effort to undermine European support for Kyiv.

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