Poland detains Russian national over plot to 'execute' Ukrainian-American in Warsaw, Tusk says
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said authorities detained a Russian national accused of plotting to "execute" a Ukrainian-American citizen in Warsaw. The case follows earlier warnings about Russian-linked plots targeting individuals inside NATO countries.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that authorities have detained a Russian national accused of plotting to "execute" a Ukrainian-American citizen in Warsaw. Tusk said the suspect was apprehended before the alleged plan could be carried out.
The case adds to a string of recent incidents in which Polish and allied intelligence services say Russian-linked operatives have targeted individuals and infrastructure inside NATO territory. Officials have not yet released the identity of the intended target or further details of the alleged plot.
The detention is likely to intensify scrutiny of Russian intelligence activity in Central Europe, where several NATO members have reported a rise in sabotage and espionage attempts since the start of the war in Ukraine. Polish authorities said the investigation is continuing.
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