Russian Intelligence Operatives Charged by DOJ in Connection to Terrorism, Murder-for-Hire Plots
The DOJ alleges that Russian Intelligence Services recruited a U.S. resident to monitor and murder a prominent Russian dissident in the United States.
TL;DR
- Russian intelligence operatives charged in the U.S. for murder-for-hire plots and terrorism.
- Allegations include attempting to recruit U.S. citizens and foreigners for killings.
- The network is believed to be global and operating in the United States.
- Charges also involve terrorism against infrastructure in Europe aligned with Ukraine.
- The U.S. Department of Justice announced the charges, commending inter-agency cooperation.