US accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukrainian allies overseas

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What happened

The FBI says five men "conspired to intimidate, threaten, or murder people on US soil and around the world".

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:26:00 UTC.

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  1. US announces charges against five alleged agents for Russia over assassination plots

  2. Russian drone strike kills 5 and injures at least 7 on passenger bus in Ukraine

  3. US accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukrainian allies overseas

  4. Zelenskyy says Ukraine is "ready for energy ceasefire" with Russia

  5. Russia seizes Ukrainian POWs, then it demands favors from their relatives

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