Russia plotted to assassinate the CEO of a German arms firm making weapons for Ukraine as the Kremlin ramps up its covert campaign against the West

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 09:59

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R), Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (L) and Armin Papperger, the CEO of Rheinmetall (C).
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Russia plotted to assassinate an executive of a German armaments firm, CNN reported.
The reported target was Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected the CNN report.

US intelligence helped thwart a Russian plot to kill the CEO of a German arms firm that has made munitions and military equipment for Ukraine, according to reports.