Ukraine arrests British suspect who allegedly aided Russia’s FSB in assassination plan
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The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained British national Ross David Cutmore, accused of obtaining firearms and ammunition from Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) to carry out assassinations in Ukraine. Cutmore allegedly arrived in Kyiv in early 2024 as a military instructor but later offered to collaborate with Russian special services, providing sensitive information and instructions to make an explosive device. He is accused of gathering intelligence on foreign military instructors and training locations, and was arrested before carrying out any attacks. The U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is providing consular assistance but stated it cannot interfere with local legal proceedings.
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The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained British national Ross David Cutmore for allegedly obtaining firearms and ammunition from Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) to carry out assassinations in Ukraine, according to reports. Cutmore could face up to 12 years in prison and confiscation of property, according to the SBU. While some reports have claimed Cutmore was a British army veteran, his military service remains unclear, as does whether the uniform he is pictured wearing is from the British military.When asked about his military service record, the U.K. Ministry of Defense referred Fox News Digital to the U.K.'s Foreign Office. ZELENSKYY WARNS UKRAINE FACES ‘DIFFICULT CHOICE’ AS US PEACE PLAN HITS MAJOR HURDLEA spokesperson for the U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) told Fox News Digital, "We are providing consular assistance to a British man who is detained in Ukraine. We remain in close contact with the Ukrainian authorities."The spokesperson added that the FCDO cannot get a British national "out of prison, prevent the local authorities from deporting you after your prison sentence, or interfere in criminal or civil court proceedings. We...
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Posted on 12-07-2025 16:19