The plot was one of a series of Russian plans to assassinate defense industry executives across Europe who were supporting Ukraine’s war effort, these sources said.
When the Americans learned of the effort, they informed Germany, whose security services were then able to protect Papperger and foil the plot.
A high-level German government official confirmed that Berlin was warned about the plot by the US.
The National Security Council declined to comment on the existence of the Russian plot and the US warning to Germany.
Drone view of the Marywilska 44 shopping centre burning during a massive fire in Warsaw, Poland, on May 12, 2024.
The official also said that Russia sees a window of opportunity before additional weapons and ammunition promised by the west arrive on the battlefield in Ukraine. »