In Ukraine, Contract Saboteurs Fuel Propaganda About a Pro-Moscow Resistance

The report details convictions of foreigners and Ukrainians accused of sabotage in Ukraine, highlighting a case where two vulnerable men were recruited via Telegram by suspected Russian handlers to carry out arson; it describes the role of pro‑Russian propaganda channels, payment via cryptocurrency, and expert analysis that frames these acts as part of a broader recruitment and influence campaign rather than a coordinated domestic resistance movement.