The FBI thwarted a Russian plot to kill a prominent dissident in Washington, authorities say

3 verified updates • corroborated by 3 independent sources • tracked since September 15, 2026

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Sep 15, 11:01 PM 2 sources: AP News, The Guardian
Indictment says FBI shut down Russian plot to kill US individuals and target Ukraine supporters
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Sep 15, 11:31 PM 2 sources: AP News, The Guardian
The FBI thwarted a Russian plot to kill a prominent dissident in Washington, authorities say
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Sep 16, 02:31 AM 3 sources: AP News, Al Jazeera, The Guardian