https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/report-russia-targeting-eu-defense-chiefs-for-assassinationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/report-russia-targeting-eu-defense-chiefs-for-assassinationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/report-russia-targeting-eu-defense-chiefs-for-assassination#u132813Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:20:45 +0000Western intelligence agencies have warned CEOs and senior leaders of European defense companies that Russia is intensifying efforts to physically eliminate them. These plots aim to disrupt military support for Ukraine and sabotage production. Reports indicate that Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU, is utilizing organized crime networks to conduct surveillance and coordinate these covert operations, with a specific focus on executives involved in drone production. In response, European defense firms have tightened security for their senior personnel.Why it mattersThese threats