U.S., Germany thwart Russian plot to assassinate arms CEO

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U.S. and Germany thwarted a Russian plot to assassinate Rheinmetall's CEO, a key arms supplier for Ukraine. Russia's escalating sabotage campaign aims to undermine Western support for Ukraine. NATO and U.S. officials are concerned about Russia's subversive activities. Germany arrested two men for plotting sabotage on U.S. facilities. Kremlin's covert operations involve recruiting online. Kremlin denies involvement in the assassination plot. Russia's actions aim to intimidate Western nations but strengthen support for Ukraine.


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