Ukraine's Spy Chief's Wife Poisoned, Officials Confirm

The wife of Ukraine's military intelligence chief, Marianna Budanova, has been hospitalized after being poisoned with heavy metals. She is currently undergoing treatment, and an investigation is underway to determine who may have targeted her. Several other employees in the agency were also exposed to the poisoning but did not exhibit symptoms. Heavy metal poisoning can cause severe symptoms and organ failure. This incident comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both countries being accused of carrying out targeted killings of adversaries.