Putin wants to eliminate RheinMetall CEOs – US Intelligence

< IMG SRC = "/Uploads/Blogs/87/5D/IB-FQRD2555U7_38F6215E.jpg" Alt = "Putin wants to eliminate the CEOs Rheinmetall-US Intelligence"/> < p > Russian intelligence planned to eliminate Armin Papperger & ndash; CEO of the German defense concern Rheinmetall. According to US intelligence services, the Kremlin views Papperger as a major threat through weapons production that is actively used to strengthen European security and assistance to Ukraine.

< p >RheinMetall is a key manufacturer of LynX combat vehicles, air defense and technologies for Leopard Tanks. Over the last year, RheinMetall shares have increased by 175%and the total order portfolio has exceeded 38 billion euros.

< p > Washington believes that & nbsp; Putin & nbsp; Person Personal Liquidation Plan. The operation could be part of a wider Kremlin strategy aimed at undermining the European defense industry and destabilizing weapons to Ukraine.

< P > Experts say that Rheinmetall not only helps the Ukrainian army, but also significantly increases the defense capability of NATO countries. This makes the company one of the main targets for Russian special services. At the same time, the concern representatives do not yet comment on the possible threat to Papperger, focusing on strategic contracts. < p > earlier RheinMetall announced the intention to open production in Ukraine, which further exacerbated the Kremlin conflict. Against the backdrop of military threats, the concern continues to increase the production of armored vehicles, artillery units and air defense systems. < P > The liquidation of Rheinmetall chapter could become part of Russia's broader plan for destabilization of the European military industry. However, European countries are already taking steps to protect key defense enterprises and their executives.