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Autor: Kyiv Center for Defense Policy

US and Germany foiled Russian plot to assassinate CEO of arms manufacturer sending weapons to Ukraine

US intelligence discovered earlier this year that the Russian government planned to assassinate the chief executive of a powerful German arms manufacturer that has been producing artillery shells and military vehicles for Ukraine, according to 5 US and Western officials familiar with the episode. The plot was one of a series of Russian plans to assassinate defence industry executives across Europe who were supporting Ukraine’s war effort, the sources said.

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OPCW 106th Executive Council: UK national statement

We have seen further evidence of widespread use of Riot Control Agents by Russia across the front line in Ukraine. We are confident in the US determination that Russia has used chloropicrin, a scheduled chemical, against Ukraine. We, alongside 12 other States Parties, reiterated our request to the Executive Council under Article IX to assist in clarifying reports that Russia has repeatedly breached the Chemical Weapon Convention in Ukraine. We welcome last week’s OPCW technical assistance visit which delivered crucial detection and protective equipment to Kyiv – UK Permanent Representative to the OPCW, Joanna Roper.

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