Russian Plot to Assassinate Rheinmetall CEO Revealed

U.S. intelligence revealed that Russia planned to assassinate Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall. The plot was part of several attempts to target European defense executives aiding Ukraine. The information was reported by CNN, citing multiple western officials.

U.S. intelligence discovered earlier this year that Russia planned to assassinate the chief executive of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger. The company has been producing artillery shells and military vehicles for Ukraine, according to a CNN report on Thursday, citing five unidentified U.S. and western officials.

The plot to kill Papperger was one of a series of Russian government plans aiming to assassinate defense industry executives across Europe who were supporting Ukraine’s war effort, the network reported.