SBU says it foiled FSB plot to assassinate Russian opposition leader in Ukraine

korrespondent.net (Russian)

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) says it foiled an assassination plot against a Russian opposition leader, allegedly ordered by Russia's FSB and involving a deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK). The suspect, Stepan Kaplunov, reportedly received FSB instructions to kill the opposition figure and Ukrainian soldiers for payment. The SBU claims he admitted contacts and cooperated, leading to a conflict with military intelligence (GUR) that escalated into gunfire. The SBU called the shooting incident "absolutely unacceptable," stating it should never have happened. The plot was reportedly planned for the opposition leader's visit to Ukraine on Independence Day.


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