Ukraine Foils Alleged FSB Terror Plot Against Russian Opposition Leader

Ukrainian special services have prevented an alleged terrorist attack prepared by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) against a Russian opposition leader who arrived in Ukraine for Independence Day, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said.According to the SBU, the agency worked with Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) to thwart the planned attack against one of the leaders of a Russian opposition political movement.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.The opposition figure had arrived in Ukraine ahead of Independence Day celebrations. The SBU did not disclose the person’s identity or provide details about the alleged plot.Operational and investigative measures are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the planned attack.The development comes amid reports that Stepan Kaplunov, deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK), disappeared near his home several days ago. The RDK headquarters has said it does not currently have information about his whereabouts.RDK chief of staff Oleksandr Fortuna said the group had contacted HUR, SBU and the State Bureau of Investigation after Kaplunov’s disappearance.However, Fortuna later told Suspilne that he had made the information public on his own initiative.“This is my personal initiative, as the chief of staff and a friend of Stepan Kaplunov. We are united by a common military path and joint work in the Corps,” he said.Fortuna said he was concerned about Kaplunov’s fate and had decided to independently publicize the situation. Other Topics of Interest Germany Concludes Russia Behind Attempted Drone Attack, Announces Retaliation Berlin says evidence ties the attempted Leipzig drone attack to Russia, prompting diplomatic restrictions, sanctions and pressure on Moscow’s shadow fleet. At the same time, Denis Kapustin, another RDK representative, told Suspilne that he did not approve of Fortuna’s decision to make the information public.“The post on our channel is a personal initiative of Oleksandr Fortuna. I understand him as a person and a comrade, but since we are in a tough military vertical, I do not approve of his decision to go public,” Kapustin said.He called for an official statement from the RDK commander, known by the call sign Timur, as well as from the relevant authorities. He also urged the group’s senior leadership to provide an official comment.Ukrainian authorities have not publicly confirmed that Kaplunov was abducted. His disappearance and current whereabouts have not been officially established. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 97% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.