BBC investigation reveals Russian orchestration of arson attacks on UK Prime Minister's properties
By
Daniel De Simone, Tom Beal, Olga Malchevska
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Summary
The BBC has uncovered evidence that Russia orchestrated arson attacks targeting UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's properties, using Ukrainian recruit Roman Lavrynovych as a pawn. The investigation reveals a Russian-directed campaign involving fake far-right and Muslim groups to stoke tensions. Lavrynovych, who was convicted of conspiring to commit arson, appeared to have little understanding of his target, with his handler instructing him to flee after the attack. The article details how Russian intelligence operatives manipulated individuals and exploited social divisions to carry out attacks on British soil.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledLook, you attacked the home of a very high-ranking person in Britain. I'll send you money, you need to leave the city.
Even after he set fire to Sir Keir Starmer's house, Roman Lavrynovych - convicted on Monday of conspiring to commit arson - seemed to know as much about the prime minister as a bullet knows about its target.
Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.
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