German authorities investigate potential Russian assassination plot involving hidden weapons

German security authorities have uncovered a stash of revolvers hidden in a Berlin forest last year, leading to an ongoing federal investigation into a suspected plot linked to Russian intelligence services. Officials believe the weapons were intended for state-threatening acts of violence, including targeted assassinations. Potential targets reportedly include defense industry executives, prominent Russian dissidents in exile, and supporters of Ukraine.

A suspect has been apprehended in Romania in connection with the cache and is currently being investigated for espionage and planning acts of violence. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed that discussions are underway with Romanian authorities regarding the potential extradition of the individual, who is also linked to separate bomb threats in Romania. While the Federal Prosecutor's Office and domestic intelligence services have declined to provide further comments, authorities have stated that the case highlights a heightened threat level regarding potential Russian sabotage or assassination attempts within Germany.