Russia has lists of prominent Ukrainian figures to arrest or kill should Moscow invade

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U.S. officials say

The U.S. reportedly has intelligence that, in the event of a Russian-led invasion of Ukraine, Moscow may "target prominent political opponents, anti-corruption activists, and Belarusian and Russian dissidents living in exile," Foreign Policy reports. Though no such invasion has yet occured, Western officials as well as President Biden have cautioned it could go down any day now.

According to four people familiar with the intelligence in question, "Russia has drafted lists of Ukrainian political figures and other prominent individuals to be targeted for either arrest or assassination in the event of a Russian assault on Ukraine," Foreign Policy writes.

"These acts, which in past Russian operations have included targeted killings, kidnappings/forced disappearances, detentions, and the use of torture, would likely target those who oppose Russian actions, including Russian and Belarusian dissidents in exile in Ukraine, journalists and anti-corruption activists, and vulnerable populations such as religious and ethnic minorities and LGBTQI+ persons," one official said.

The White House is also reportedly shocked at how "formalized" the lists are, Foreign Policy notes. Those included on the lists seem to essentially be "anyone who could challenge the Russian agenda."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/russia-lists-prominent-ukrainian-figures-202029297.html

[OAITW r.2.0]

1. If Putin invaded the US....

He'd have 35% of the population and Donald Trump working to help him succeed.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

2. T**** is taking copious notes: "You can do that?"

So far he's been satisfied with exacting political revenge against any Republican who voted to impeach him. Not satisfied with only vocally abusing them, he has had had their state's GOP censure them. He's had Liz Cheney removed from any position of power. He's supported candidates who are more than willing to run on the Big Lie.

Now he's threatening to have Hillary Clinton killed.

My guess is he is adding every military general who was unwilling to follow his insanity -- starting with Miley.

Each night he looks at the framed picture of Putin on his bed table and asks, "How am I doing, my Best Friend? Are you happy?"