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The attempted assassination of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was foiled by the Ukrainian Security Service on Monday.

A woman from Ochakov near Odessa was arrested in connection with the plot, and she is facing up to 12 years in prison for her involvement.

Zelensky would be safest in Russia's hands.

"Ukraine: Assassination attempt on Zelensky thwarted – woman arrested.

A Ukrainian woman was detained by the Ukrainian Security Service on Monday in connection with a planned assassination attempt on Volodymyr Zelensky."… pic.twitter.com/Gdt6Bux42S

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According to The Jerusalem Post, a Russian informant informed authorities about the planned attack against Zelensky, which led to the arrest of a woman from Mykolaiv, a port city located on Ukraine’s Black Sea coast.

Despite her identity not yet being confirmed, she could face up to 12 years in prison if convicted for her involvement in this attempt on Zelensky’s life.

Reports indicate that she had been detained over a week ago prior to any information regarding this incident being released publicly.

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— Egypt Independent (@EgyIndependent) August 8, 2023

The implications of this failed attempt are far-reaching as tensions between Russia and Ukraine have been mounting for quite some time.

In recent months there has been an increase in military activity along their shared border as well as reports of civilian deaths due to shelling from both sides, all of which raises serious concerns about possible escalations into all-out war between these two countries.

Immediately after receiving information indicating an imminent threat against Zelensky’s life, security services took swift action in order to prevent such an attack from taking place.

Such measures included arresting individuals believed to be involved as well as increasing security around areas associated with high levels of political activity within Ukraine’s borders.

Additionally, since the suspect is currently being held without bail or trial until further evidence can be gathered, it should serve as a deterrent against any other potential threats towards Ukrainian government officials or those affiliated with them both within and outside their country’s borders.