Ruth's suspicions about Elena are confirmed when Harry threatens to kill Sasha. Ruth finds out alone that Elena and her recruiter's real motive is to let the UK start conflict between Britain and Russia by forcing the UK to shoot down a plane full of civilians. Ilya Gavrik, who has joined them in the bunker, overhears everything that is said. He asks to speak to Ruth alone and then asks her for the key to the room where Elena is being held. She agrees, getting the key from Harry and allows him to speak to his wife, making her responsible for what happens next. Ilya then strangles Elena before Erin, Dimitri and Sasha can stop him.