DoJ accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukraine allies in US and Europe

Image source, Getty Images By Malu Cursino Published 16 September 2026 The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has accused Russia of plotting to murder Ukrainian allies in the US and Europe.

In a statement on Tuesday, the DoJ charged five men allegedly connected to the Russian Intelligence Services (RIS). The men are accused of paying, or trying to pay, people in the US and overseas to target those "aligned, or perceived to be aligned, with Ukraine".

"It is our job to stop America's adversaries from unleashing violence and terror on American soil," Attorney General Todd Blanche. All those accused remain at large.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday Moscow will not comment until it hears or sees "any credible evidence" or "tangible facts".

It is not clear if the five accused are in the United States, or in a different location.