❗Russian defense minister contacts Washington to warn of Ukrainian terrorist plot — New York Times

Andrei Belousov, initiated a phone call with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin earlier this month to express concern over a Ukrainian covert operation against Russia, and to query if Washington was involved.

While US officials claimed surprise and alleged they were unaware of any such plot, they took the allegation seriously enough to contact Ukrainian authorities and discourage any such actions.

The Times did not disclose what exactly was planned. But this incident highlights the complexities of the US-Ukraine relationship, with Ukraine's shady military operations causing tension with its Western allies despite its heavy reliance on their support.

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