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Volodymyr Zelensky survives three assassination attempts in one week

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 2 developments

The Ukrainian leader's security forces were tipped off ahead of time by anti-war intelligence officers in Russia's Federal Security Services.

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  1. Ukrainian authorities thwart Zelensky assassination plot, top official says

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Newest

    Volodymyr Zelensky survives three assassination attempts in one week

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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10 articles, oldest first.

  1. PJ Media

    Russian Attempt to Assassinate Ukraine President Zelensky Fails (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Russia sent two "hit squads" into Ukraine just prior to the invasion, targeting President Zelensky in an effort to decapitate the Ukrainian government.

  2. The Hill

    Ukrainian authorities thwart Zelensky assassination plot, top official says (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    A top Ukrainian official revealed on Tuesday that authorities in the country thwarted an alleged assassination plot against President Volodymyr Zelensky.

  3. RedState

    Here’s How Volodymyr Zelensky Survived Three Assassination Attempts (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly has evaded three assassination attempts. Can he survive long enough to see the end of the war with Russia?

  4. Insider

    Ukraine's president survived at least 3 assassination attempts from Russian-backed agents in the past week, report says (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    President Volodymyr Zelensky previously said he was the "number one target" for Russian-backed agents in Ukraine.

  5. Washington Examiner

    Zelensky dodges three assassination attempts in past week: Report (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has allegedly evaded at least three assassination attempts on his life since Russia invaded the country last week.

  6. Fox News

    Ukranian President Zelenskyy avoided 3 assassination attempts since Russia invasion: report (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly been targeted for assasination three times since Russian troops invaded his country last week.

  7. Newsweek

    Volodymyr Zelensky survives three assassination attempts in one week (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Ukrainian leader's security forces were tipped off ahead of time by anti-war intelligence officers in Russia's Federal Security Services.

  8. The Times of Israel

    Ukraine’s Zelensky survives three assassination attempts this week — report (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

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  9. Deseret News

    Report: Russian assassins tried to kill Ukraine President Zelenskyy three times this week (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Ukraine President Zelenskyy has been at risk since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.