The Ukrainian security services arrested two Ukrainian colonels and accused them of spying for Russia. They said the plot also targeted top Ukrainian intelligence officials.
Tag: Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations
Canadian Police Arrest 3 in Killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar
The killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh nationalist who had sought a separate state in India and was viewed as a terrorist by New Delhi, set off diplomatic tensions between Canada and India.
TikTok Star Is Killed in Third Death of Social Media Influencer in Iraq
The shooting of Ghufran Mahdi Sawadi, known online as Um Fahad, comes amid tightening laws and increasingly conservative attitudes in the country.
Israel’s Claim of Killing ‘Half’ of Hezbollah Commanders in Lebanon Draws Skepticism
The assertion is just “psychological warfare,” says one Lebanese expert on the militant group.
Arrests of Europeans for Aiding Russia Raise Fears of Kremlin’s Reach
A string of arrests, including two Poles accused of attacking a Navalny aide and a third for ties to a possible plot against Ukraine’s president, have amplified worries of Russian infiltration.
The Shadow War Between Iran and Israel: A Timeline
A recent round of strikes has brought the conflict more clearly into the open and raised fears of a broader war.
Before He Died in Prison, Aleksei Navalny Wrote a Memoir. It’s Coming This Fall.
In the book, Navalny tells his story in his own words, chronicling his life, his rise as an opposition leader, and the attempts on his life.
A Timeline of Iran and Israel’s Shadow War Across the Middle East
The regional rivals have for decades targeted each other’s interests, including with a recent strike in Syria that killed three Iranian commanders. Here are some other notable flash points.
Strike in Damascus Escalates Israel’s Undeclared War With Iran
Tehran promises major retaliation, and the danger of a miscalculation is ever-present. But neither side wants a major shooting war, given the stakes.
A Russian Defector’s Killing Raises Specter of Hit Squads
The death in Spain of Maksim Kuzminov, a pilot who delivered a helicopter and secret documents to Ukraine, has raised fears that the Kremlin is again targeting its enemies.