During the investigation into the poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury, UK intelligence officials suggested that Putin likely ordered the assassination due to Skripal's knowledge of his secret wealth.
Jonathan Allen stated, 'Skripal's claim that he was targeted because he knew about the Russian president's sources of wealth is something I take at face value, indicating the complexity of the situation surrounding Putin's illicit activities.'
The attempted assassination of Skripal not only highlighted the risks associated with disclosing sensitive information about powerful figures but also resulted in a significant diplomatic crisis between the UK and Russia.
Skripal, a former GRU official, allegedly conveyed intelligence to UK officials regarding Putin's illicit dealings with rare metals and embezzlement from aluminum sales, raising serious concerns.
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