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UK National Arrested for Assassination Plot in Ukraine

12/4/2025

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The Security Service of Ukraine detained British national Ross David Cutmore on allegations of obtaining firearms from Russia's FSB to plan assassinations in Ukraine.
U.S. citizen Robert Gilman has had his prison sentence in Russia extended to 10 years after being found guilty of assaulting prison staff.
Gilman was initially arrested in 2022 for public disturbance and faced increasing charges during his incarceration.

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The Security Service of Ukraine detained British national Ross David Cutmore on allegations of obtaining firearms from Russia's FSB to plan assassinations in Ukraine.
U.S. citizen Robert Gilman has had his prison sentence in Russia extended to 10 years after being found guilty of assaulting prison staff.
Gilman was initially arrested in 2022 for public disturbance and faced increasing charges during his incarceration.