Putin Planned the Assassination of the 'Most Important Person in Europe', - The Telegraph.

The director of the German defense group Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger, has become a key figure in European security, attracting even the attention of the President of Russia. Rheinmetall's factories play a crucial role in supplying weapons to both Ukraine and Europe as a whole.

The status of the 'most important person in Europe' has brought Papperger not only respect but also danger. According to US intelligence, the Kremlin has developed a plan to eliminate the director of the group. American intelligence agencies believe that the threat is very real.

Vladimir Putin himself mentioned the name of the Rheinmetall leader four times during a meeting with senior military commanders in 2024, which indicates the Kremlin's serious concern over the group's activities.

Increasing Production

Meanwhile, the German defense giant continues to ramp up production. The company manufactures Lynx infantry fighting vehicles, advanced air defense systems, technologies for destroying kamikaze drones, and key components for Leopard 2 tanks.

The order portfolio of Rheinmetall already exceeds 38 billion euros, and the stock price has increased by 175 percent over the past year.

The future Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, has already promised to ensure the necessary financing, freeing defense spending from legislative restrictions on the national debt.

'Papperger is hated by all the 'necessary' people because his factories strive to protect Europe. If Europe has one last chance for a real maneuver to deter Russia, then he is the spearhead of the continent,' concludes The Telegraph.

We also remind about the assassination attempt on the head of Rheinmetall: NATO revealed a large-scale Russian plan against Europe's defense industry.