Lithuania Charges 13 Suspects in Russian GRU-Linked Murder Plots
Lithuanian authorities announced on April 27, 2026, that 13 individuals have been charged with attempted murders in Vilnius acting on behalf of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency. The suspects allegedly targeted a Lithuanian fundraiser for Ukraine and a Russian dissident. These activities are described as part of a broader 'hybrid-style' campaign of sabotage and espionage across the European Union, which has included arson attacks on military equipment and surveillance of military facilities in other member states.
Date: April 27, 2026
Location: Lithuania
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: assassination
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Guardian