The title is pretty self-explanatory. Basically, two Chechen men were arrested after accidentally blowing up their apartment buidling in Odessa. Closer investigation revealed that the men were trying to build a bomb, and closer questioning (using some violent methods) revealed a Ukranian plot to assisinate Vladimir Putin, who has been consolidfating and expanding his power since 2000.
The men were hired by Doku Umarov, a Ukranaian war lord. (yes, these still exist apparently.) This isn't his first attempt on Putin's life; he has orchestrated another failed attack back in Jan. 24, 2011, a blast that killed 37 people.Their names are Ilya Pyanzin and Adam Osmayev; they are currently being detained.
Personally, I think that Putin should get a hint. If people are trying to kill you (this plot was one of a dozen since 2000) then I think it speaks volumes about your rule and how satisfied people are with it. This, on top of Russians protesting and whatnot, I really think it's time for Putin to go into retirement mode.
read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/putin-assassination-plot-reported/2012/02/27/gIQAaDTZdR_story.html
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