Russian intelligence claims to have thwarted a mission aimed at seizing a nearly $300 million Tu-22M3 long-range bomber, a crucial part of President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear strike force. Ukrainian intelligence reportedly sought to recruit a Russian pilot, offering money as well as Italian citizenship to fly the bomber to Ukraine. The mission was allegedly supported by NATO special forces. The FSB released footage showing stacks of cash in U.S. dollars intended as a reward for the pilot, along with a promise to open a bank account in Poland, according to The Sun report. The pilot, in a video, …