Shea Levin — text status

Western intelligence agencies have warned European defense industry executives of a growing threat of Russian assassination plots, particularly targeting companies manufacturing drones and supplying weapons to Ukraine, the Financial Times reports. Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency is reportedly working increasingly with organized crime networks to identify and track potential targets. Several defense companies have strengthened security for senior executives, while intelligence officials believe Moscow’s main objective is to intimidate manufacturers and discourage continued military support for Ukraine.