Russian Mercenary Targets Ukrainian Artist in Warsaw
A Russian national allegedly recruited by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) was plotting to assassinate Ukrainian rapper and blogger Kyivstoner in Warsaw. Polish authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 13, that they detained the suspect on Aug. 7, before the attack could take place, though they did not name the victim.
A Polish man was detained near Warsaw's Wołoska Street on August 7, 2024, for allegedly plotting to assassinate Ukrainian rapper Kyivstoner, also known as Slevin Dadyan, in the Polish capital. According to sources, the suspect, a 29-year-old from the Donbas region, was working with Russia's FSB to eliminate Dadyan. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk remarked that Russia's regime is likely to target individuals deemed inconvenient, globally.
Dadyan, whose real name is Albert Vasilyev, was accused of facilitating a drone smuggling operation intended for a defense facility in the Moscow area. He denied these allegations on social media, citing his American citizenship and his opposition to Russia's war against Ukraine. The incident marks the first known attack on an American citizen in a NATO country by forces allegedly acting on Russia's behalf.
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