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Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, officials say
Three Western intelligence officials from different countries have told The Associated Press that a campaign of targeted killings they blame on Russia has ramped up since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine
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According to ABC News’s source item, Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, officials say, Three Western intelligence officials from different countries have told The Associated Press that a campaign of targeted killings they blame on Russia has ramped up since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine
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- Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, officials sayABC News - 2026-05-07T09:14:56+00:00
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