US charges five people linked to Russian ‘assassination network’
- Posted on September 16, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Federal prosecutors have filed charges against five individuals allegedly connected to a Russian state-sponsored assassination network operating within the United States. This indictment represents a significant escalation in accusations of Kremlin-directed violent operations on American territory, highlighting growing concerns about foreign interference and targeted elimination plots. The case underscores rising tensions between the U.S. and Russia, revealing the extent of alleged covert activities designed to eliminate perceived enemies of Moscow on domestic soil.
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