Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals (opens original article in a new tab)

BBC reveals Russian state involvement in arson attacks targeting UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, with evidence pointing to a 23-year-old Russian diplomat orchestrating the campaign through social media and fake groups.

• BBC investigation found Russian campaign targeting UK PM's properties through arson attacks
• Russian diplomat Evgeny Lyukshin, 23, directed attacks via Telegram, offering citizenship and money
• Fake far-right and Muslim groups created by Russian operatives to incite division and vandalism in UK