The United States and Germany have successfully thwarted a Russian plot to assassinate Armin Papperger, the CEO of Rheinmetall, a prominent German arms manufacturer, CNN has reported. Rheinmetall is one of the world’s leading producers of artillery and tank shells. Since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Rheinmetall has been instrumental in supplying shells and vehicles to Ukraine, greatly enhancing Kyiv’s capabilities to defend itself against Russian aggression. The company also plans to open an armoured vehicle plant in Ukraine. American intelligence uncovered the assassination …