Ukraine arrests officials in plot to kill Zelensky

The Telegraph May 7, 2024, 01:00 PM UTC

Ukraine foiled a Russian plot to assassinate President Zelensky, detaining two Ukrainian security officials involved. The plan involved targeting top Ukrainian officials with rocket attacks and drones. The arrested colonels were recruited before Russia's 2022 invasion. President Zelensky had faced at least 10 previous assassination attempts. The operation was overseen by Ukraine's State Security Service. Prosecutors in Poland also uncovered a related espionage plot.


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