Did Russia back plot to assassinate Kyiv’s public figures? Moldova, Ukraine launch joint probe

Moldova and Ukraine launched a joint investigation into an alleged Russian-backed plot to assassinate Ukrainian public figures, with coordinated police operations underway in Kyiv. Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the targets or details on arrests, citing ongoing procedural actions. A Polish citizen was sentenced to 3.5 years for aiding Russian intelligence, allegedly gathering information to facilitate an assassination attempt on President Zelenskyy.