European intelligence agencies narrowly averted a Russian-orchestrated assassination attempt on Ukrainian President Zelensky, exposing alarming levels of FSB infiltration across the continent. The joint operation between Poland and Ukraine marks a critical moment in the broader fight against Kremlin aggression. Assassin Caught at Strategic NATO Hub Polish authorities arrested a retired Polish military officer at Rzeszów Airport, a key NATO transit point in eastern Poland, often used for Western arms shipments to Ukraine. The man, reportedly activated as a Russian FSB sleeper agent, was planning to assassinate Zelensky using either a sniper rifle or an FPV drone. He was intercepted before executing the plan. The Polish Internal Security Agency and Ukraine’s SBU acted jointly, confirming the plot’s seriousness and sophistication. Ukrainian intelligence chief Lt. Gen. Vasyl Maliuk said the mission was simple but deadly: “The task was the physical elimination of President Zelensky.” The timing, location, and methods suggest high-level coordination and long-term planning by Russian intelligence services. Zelensky Responds to Mounting Threats Speaking in London, President Zelensky compared the wave of assassination attempts to a virus: “The first one is very interesting… after that, it’s just like COVID.” This wasn’t the first plot, nor is it likely the last. The president remains a top target as Russia escalates its hybrid warfare—not just on the battlefield, but through covert operations across Europe. An assassination attempt on Zelensky was planned in Poland — the plot was being prepared right at Rzeszów airport According to Ukraine’s Security Service chief Vasyl Maliuk, several scenarios were considered. One involved an FPV drone strike, another — a sniper attack. pic.twitter.com/02eOYJ80Df — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) June 23, 2025 Officials say the suspect had been gathering intelligence for months, likely surveying both logistics and security gaps. The presence of British troops and the strategic importance of Rzeszów Airport raised concerns that any such attack would have far-reaching military and political implications, potentially dragging NATO further into the conflict. A Wake-Up Call for Western Security Forces This plot lays bare the depth of Russian espionage in NATO territory and the persistent threat to Ukraine’s leadership. The professionalism and rapid action of intelligence forces in both countries prevented a geopolitical disaster. But it also raises serious concerns: how many more agents are embedded and waiting to be activated? Another Assassination Attempt on Zelensky — Stopped Just in Time Head of Ukraine’s Security Service, Vasyl Maliuk, has confirmed that Russia attempted to assassinate President Zelensky during one of his visits to the Polish airport in Rzeszów.The plot involved a Polish… pic.twitter.com/dwYhDPC7kJ — Devana (@DevanaUkraine) June 23, 2025 Lt. Gen. Maliuk’s remarks that “several options were considered” point to a terrifying flexibility and willingness on Russia’s part to employ lethal means across borders. Ukrainian and Polish officials emphasized that such plots are part of a broader Russian strategy to destabilize and demoralize Ukraine and its allies. Sources: How ‘hitman’ assassin stalked quiet UK island… until bombshell letter unmasked astonishing identity of ‘takeaway killer’ Russian ‘Day of the Jackal’ plot to assassinate Zelensky at Polish airport foiled by Ukraine as would-be hitman arrested | The Sun