Russian-Speaking Handler Directs Arson Attacks on UK Prime Minister's Properties

• •Two men were convicted of arson linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's properties.
• •The attacks were directed by a Russian-speaking handler known as 'El Money' via Telegram.
• •Evidence indicates the operation is part of a broader Russian campaign to destabilize the UK.

Two men, Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc, were convicted of arson targeting properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The attacks, occurring in May 2025, were allegedly orchestrated by a Russian-speaking handler known as 'El Money' via Telegram. Evidence suggests that Lavrynovych was recruited for escalating criminal tasks, culminating in the arson of a car and two houses associated with Starmer. The operation is part of a broader Russian disinformation and sabotage campaign aimed at destabilizing the UK. The investigation revealed that Lavrynovych had been promised payment in cryptocurrency for his actions. The Russian embassy has denied any involvement in the attacks. The case highlights the ongoing threats posed by Russian intelligence operations in Europe, particularly against nations supporting Ukraine.