Ukraine Says Suspected Russian-Linked Network Involving Georgians Planned EU Attacks
By Messenger Staff
Friday, May 1, 2026
Ukrainian prosecutors said they uncovered a network tied to Russian special services that allegedly planned contract killings, sabotage, and provocations across several European Union countries, involving citizens from multiple states, including Georgia.
In an April 27 statement, the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine said "preparations for serious and especially serious crimes in EU countries were stopped" during an international operation, adding that "executors, intermediaries, and individuals coordinating and financing this activity have been identified."
According to the statement, the network had been active since August 2024, with Russian operatives "using controlled intermediaries" to organize violent acts in EU states.
"One of the key areas was the preparation of contract killings in the Republic of Lithuania," prosecutors said, noting that targets included "a Russian public figure who had received political asylum in Lithuania and a Lithuanian citizen known for supporting Ukraine." The group allegedly collected detailed information about their movements and daily routines.
"Citizens of various countries, including Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Georgia, Latvia, Moldova, and Greece, were involved," the statement said, outlining roles ranging from surveillance to logistics and financing. It remains unclear whether any Georgian nationals have been detained.
Prosecutors said the planned killing in Lithuania was prevented and that "some of the executors were detained," including one suspect caught while preparing the attack.
The network's activities also extended to other countries and included plans for "sabotage and provocations," according to the statement.
