US and Germany Foil Russian Assassination Plot Against German Arms CEO

The plot targeted Rheinmetall's Armin Papperger, a key supplier of military equipment to Ukraine, highlighting escalating Russian covert operations in Europe.

US intelligence discovered the plot and alerted German authorities, who increased security for Papperger.
Rheinmetall has been a crucial supplier of artillery shells and armored vehicles to Ukraine since Russia's invasion.
The assassination plot is part of a broader Russian campaign targeting European defense executives supporting Ukraine.
German officials emphasized they will not be intimidated by Russian threats and will continue their support for Ukraine.
The Kremlin dismissed the reports as fake, but Western officials remain on high alert for further covert operations.