https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-steps-up-bid-to-kill-european-defence-chiefs-spy-agencies-warnContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-steps-up-bid-to-kill-european-defence-chiefs-spy-agencies-warnhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-steps-up-bid-to-kill-european-defence-chiefs-spy-agencies-warn#u129997Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:21:02 +0000Western intelligence agencies have warned CEOs and senior employees of European defense companies that Kremlin operatives are increasing efforts to physically eliminate them. According to a Financial Times report citing five sources, Russia is targeting these executives to disrupt military support for Ukraine. Reports indicate that Russia is conducting a manhunt for top defense executives, utilizing criminal networks to carry out these operations as part of a broader shadow war against European defense capabilities.Why it mattersThe targeting of defense industry leaders occurs while Europe is