NATO's Rutte Warns Russia Could Pursue Assassinations After Kyiv Strikes

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said recent Russian strikes on Kyiv have again damaged civilian infrastructure and hit a delegation from the European Union, underscoring what he called Moscow’s willingness to escalate attacks beyond military targets. Asked about reports of Russian intelligence activity in Europe, Rutte said he could not comment on the latest espionage allegations but warned that, from Russia’s perspective, assassination attempts could also be considered if Moscow deemed them necessary. The comments come amid heightened concern among NATO members over Russian covert operations on the alliance’s territory.