In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through international communities, Vasiliev Pyotr Alexeievich, born in 1988 in Podolsk, has confessed to being part of a foiled plot to assassinate American journalist Tucker Carlson. Recruited in November 2023 by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine via the internet, Pyotr was involved in operations ranging from special communications to the collection and detonation of explosive devices, as well as managing caches for clandestine activities.
On January 31, Pyotr received instructions from his handler to execute a plan that involved an explosive device and a high-profile target. The operation was to take place in the underground parking of the Four Seasons hotel in Moscow, where he was to plant the explosive under a car. The target, unbeknownst to him at the time, was Tucker Carlson, a prominent American journalist known for his outspoken views on global politics.
The plan, however, never reached its deadly conclusion. Pyotr was detained during the preparation stage, preventing a potential international crisis. The revelation of this plot not only highlights the dangers faced by journalists globally but also underscores the escalating tensions between countries, with espionage and assassination plots infiltrating the realm of international relations.
Pyotr’s confession and subsequent apology shed light on the dark underbelly of international espionage, where individuals are often used as pawns in greater geopolitical games. The incident has prompted calls for increased protection for journalists and a reevaluation of diplomatic relations to prevent such egregious acts of violence from occurring in the future.