**Russia Detains Suspect Allegedly Planning to Assassinate Defense Officials and Blogger**
A Russian citizen has been detained by the Federal Security Service (FSB) for allegedly planning to attack a Defense Ministry official and a popular pro-war blogger. The suspect was said to be acting on instructions from Ukrainian intelligence, according to FSB.
**Homemade Explosive Device Disguised as Music Speaker**
The suspect was found with a homemade explosive device that looked like a portable music speaker. He had allegedly been planning to plant the bomb under the car of the blogger or under the gate of his house. The suspect also conducted reconnaissance activities at the residences of both the officer and the blogger, FSB claimed.
**FSB Claims Suspect Was in Contact with Ukrainian Intelligence**
The FSB said that the suspect was communicating with Ukrainian intelligence via Telegram. However, Ukraine has not commented on this alleged operation.
**Recent Arrests Followed Death of Russian Lieutenant General**
This arrest comes just days after four other Russians were detained for allegedly preparing a series of attacks against senior Russian Defense Ministry officials and their families. These arrests followed the death of Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov at the hands of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
**Russia-Ukraine Conflict Continues**
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues with no end in sight. The two countries have been locked in a bitter fight for months, with both sides suffering heavy losses.
**Global Reaction to Russia’s Actions**
The international community has condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that NATO will enhance its military presence in the Baltic Sea following recent damage to a power cable in the Gulf of Finland likely caused by Russia.