"We will not allow ourselves to be intimidated by Russia": Germany reacts to attempted assassination attempt on Rheinmetall CEO
Kyiv • UNN
Germany responded to an attempted assassination attempt on the executive director of arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger.
Following the report of a plot to assassinate Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger, the German government said it would not allow Russia to intimidate it and would continue to do everything possible to prevent Russian threats. This is reported by Reuters, UNN writes.
We will not allow ourselves to be intimidated by Russia and will continue to do everything possible to prevent Russian threats in Germany,
Details
Rheinmetall did not directly confirm these reports, but stated that "the necessary measures are always taken" to ensure safety in regular consultations with security authorities.
It is noted that after these reports, the German defense group Hensoldt, which produces radar technology for the IRIS-T air defense system used in Ukraine, said it was reassessing security measures.
Recall
The day before, CNN reportedthat Western intelligence agencies had uncovered a Russian plot to assassinate Armin Papperger, CEO of the German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, which supplies Ukraine with ammunition and military equipment.
