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DOJ Alleges Russian Plot to Kill Dissident in Washington D.C.
The Department of Justice unsealed charges against five individuals, alleging a plot orchestrated by the Kremlin to murder a Russian dissident in Washington D.C. Authorities described the group as a 'global assassination network.'
09/27/2026 · Maryland edition
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WASHINGTON D.C. -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against five individuals, accusing them of involvement in a plot to murder a prominent Russian dissident in Washington D.C. The DOJ stated that the Kremlin orchestrated the alleged murder-for-hire scheme this summer. Authorities characterized the five individuals as part of a "global assassination network." The DOJ alleges this network aimed to cause "destruction and mayhem around the world." Officials did not immediately identify the specific Russian dissident targeted in the alleged plot.Related Topics
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