# Russia’s SVR says US is investigating Ukraine’s ties to Mexican drug cartels

https://mins.news/en/item/107644

- TASS, 2026-10-20 10:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2204621

> Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service says US law enforcement uncovered cooperation between Mexican drug cartels and Ukrainian representatives while probing cartel activity. The SVR claims at least 80 people received UAV assembly and combat-use training in Ukraine’s armed forces, with payments from drug sales allegedly funneled to officials close to Zelensky.

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