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Moldova jails three suspects in plot to carry out contract killings in Ukraine

A court in Chișinău ordered three people held for 30 days pending charges after they were arrested on suspicion of plotting contract killings in Ukraine, Moldovan authorities said on Feb. 20.

21 February, 01:24 AM

Poltava deputy arrested by SBU for organizing businessman’s killing

The Security Service of Ukraine has arrested a Poltava Regional Council deputy for allegedly organizing the contract killing of a local agricultural company owner, the SBU said on Jan. 31.

31 January 2025, 01:48 PM

Chechen leader claims Putin legalized killing critics during G8 summit

Akhmed Zakayev, the head of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria's government in exile, recalled how, during the 2006 G8 summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, legalized the killing of government critics. Zakayev shared these details in an interview with Radio NV on Aug. 6.

7 August 2024, 05:13 PM

Police probe contract killing in murder of Iryna Farion

Law enforcement officials are considering “personal enmity and social and political activities” as key motives behind the murder of Iryna Farion, a Ukrainian linguistics professor, prominent public figure, and former MP. The Interior Minister, Ihor Klymenko, reported the developments on Telegram on July 20.

20 July 2024, 11:17 AM

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