German Startup Founder Fears Russian Assassination Attempt
Founder of German startup Donaustahl fears assassination by Russian intelligence services: 'I have a duel with the Russian military intelligence for my life,' said Stefan Tuman.
Consensus
- Stefan Tuman is the founder of the German startup Donaustahl.
- Tuman has been warned by German intelligence about a potential assassination attempt by Russian special services.
- The warning was received in December 2024.
- Tuman is under round-the-clock protection.
- Tuman lives in hiding and frequently changes locations.
- Tuman works constantly, often sleeping in his office.
- Tuman has made a will and medical directives.
- Donaustahl supplies drones and software to Ukraine.
- The German government has been monitoring the threat.
Points of divergence
- Tuman claims he is 'in a duel with Russian military intelligence for his life'. — tg_dwglavnoe
- A member of the Bundestag, Bastian Ernst, stated that the assassination attempt might have involved the nerve agent Novichok, indicating Russian involvement. — tg_echoonline_news
- Two suspects were arrested in March for planning the assassination; one had contact with Russian intelligence. — tg_echoonline_news
- In January 2025, NATO official James Appathurai accused Russia of planning an assassination attempt on Armin Papperger, head of Rheinmetall. — tg_echoonline_news
- Tuman stated he 'lives in underground conditions' and works nonstop to avoid thinking about the situation. — tg_dwglavnoe
Coverage (2 sources)
- Founder of German startup Donaustahl fears assassination by Russian intelligence services — DW Главное
- Head of German military company Donaustahl says he is under 24-hour guard due to risk of assassination attempt from... — ЭХО / Новости