US tries to stop Ukraine from assassinating Russian military chief Gerasimov
US officials tried to prevent Ukraine from organizing an assassination attempt on the head of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, First Deputy Defense Minister Valery Gerasimov, The New York Times writes.
"US officials knew that General Valery Gerasimov was planning a trip to the front line, but hid the information from Ukraine, fearing that an attempt on his life could lead to war between the United States and Russia," the article said.
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First Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia Valery Gerasimov. Photo: Sputnik |
Despite this, Ukraine learned of the trip and after an internal debate, Washington “took the extraordinary step” of asking Ukraine to stop attacking the Russian general, but was told it had already begun.
According to the American newspaper, the attempt ended in failure, however, it led to the deaths of a significant number of Russian servicemen.
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