BREAKING: Russian Counter-Terrorism Unit Thwarts Assassination Attempt on @TuckerCarlson.
A Moscow man was arrested for allegedly accepting payment from Ukrainian intelligence to plant an explosive on Tucker Carlson's vehicle, targeting the American journalist during his interview with Putin.
"In November 2023, I was recruited by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
"I was trained in working with special communications, collecting, and detonating explosive devices."
"On January 31, I received a task from the curator to pick up an explosive device from a hiding place and use it to blow up a car."
What was promised to you?
"Four thousand dollars."
Where was the explosive device supposed to be used?
"In the underground parking of the Four Seasons hotel in Moscow. I was supposed to pick up the explosive device from a hiding place and place it under the car."
Who was it targeting?
"I wasn't told."
Do you know who the target was now?
"Yes. American journalist Tucker Carlson."
What went wrong?
"I was detained at the preparation stage."
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Mike