"Lithuania alleges that those who sought the killings were acting in the interests of the GRU, with the suspects charged for targeting a Lithuanian activist and a Russian dissident."
"We are witnessing hybrid-style crimes against European Union countries, their national security, and persons who act in support of Ukraine, said Saulius Briginas, the Lithuanian police chief."
"Moscow has always denied allegations it is involved in such operations or in a wider sabotage campaign involving arson attacks aimed at destabilising Ukraine's allies."
Lithuanian authorities have charged 13 individuals with two attempted murders connected to Russia's GRU military intelligence agency. The suspects allegedly sought to kill a Lithuanian activist supporting Ukraine and a Russian dissident. They are also believed to be involved in an arson attack on military equipment in Bulgaria and espionage against the Greek military. Lithuania's police chief emphasized the hybrid-style crimes against EU countries and supporters of Ukraine. Russia's defense ministry has denied involvement in such operations, despite previous successful prosecutions in other countries.
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