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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Man arrested in Poland on suspicion of spying for Russia
Polish law enforcement has detained a man accused of espionage on behalf of Russia. Source: National Prosecutor's Office of Poland, as reported by European Pravda Details: The Mazovian branch of Poland's National Prosecutor's Office has reported the arrest of 28-year-old Viktor Z., who is suspected of passing information to Russian intelligence that could harm Poland's national security. On the prosecutor's request, he was arrested on 4 June, and searches were conducted at several locations in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. Viktor Z. has been charged with espionage under Article 130 of Poland's Criminal Code. Investigators stated that between 28 February 2024 and 30 April 2025, the man obtained and transmitted classified information to Russia concerning Polish critical defence infrastructure. He is to face a lengthy prison sentence ranging from eight years to life. He is currently being held in custody for a period of three months. The investigation noted that his actions were motivated by pro-Russian views. Background: In late May, Germany charged three suspects with working for Russian intelligence. Investigators disclosed that they had been spying on a veteran who fought for Ukraine's defence forces. In Bavaria, a trial has begun for three individuals reportedly recruited by Russia to carry out sabotage operations in Germany. Earlier in May, German media reported on arrests in Germany and Switzerland of individuals suspected of attempting to send parcels containing explosive devices on instructions from Russian intelligence. The suspects are Ukrainian nationals. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Poland charges Ukrainian man with scouting Polish military facilities on behalf of Russia
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish authorities said Tuesday they charged a 47-year-old Ukrainian citizen with working for Russian intelligence after he was discovered last month conducting reconnaissance of military facilities in Poland. The National Prosecutor's Office did not name the man but said that he was born in Russia, and that he was arrested and charged on March 20. The suspect's activities involved "reconnaissance of military facilities in Poland' on behalf of Russian intelligence, a crime punishable under Polish law by prison terms 5 to 30 years, the prosecutor's office said in a statement. The office added that the suspect explained that he had "ideological motives for his activities resulting from his ties with Russia.' Jacek Dobrzyński, spokesman for Poland's Interior Ministry and security services, said on X that the 47-year-old Ukrainian citizen was arrested by security agents in the Mazovian province near the capital, Warsaw, in central Poland. He told The Associated Press that the arrest was not announced immediately because certain steps had to be completed first, 'for the good of the investigation.' Polish officials say the country is the target of espionage and hybrid war attacks initiated by Moscow that have grown more serious since Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The Internal Security Agency has detained 44 people on suspicion of espionage or sabotage for Russia or Belarus in Poland since the start of war. Among them are Russians, Belarusians, Ukrainians and Poles, Dobrzyński said.
Associated Press
01-04-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Poland charges Ukrainian man with scouting Polish military facilities on behalf of Russia
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish authorities said Tuesday they charged a 47-year-old Ukrainian citizen with working for Russian intelligence after he was discovered last month conducting reconnaissance of military facilities in Poland. The National Prosecutor's Office did not name the man but said that he was born in Russia, and that he was arrested and charged on March 20. The suspect's activities involved 'reconnaissance of military facilities in Poland' on behalf of Russian intelligence, a crime punishable under Polish law by prison terms 5 to 30 years, the prosecutor's office said in a statement. The office added that the suspect explained that he had 'ideological motives for his activities resulting from his ties with Russia.' Jacek Dobrzyński, spokesman for Poland's Interior Ministry and security services, said on X that the 47-year-old Ukrainian citizen was arrested by security agents in the Mazovian province near the capital, Warsaw, in central Poland. He told The Associated Press that the arrest was not announced immediately because certain steps had to be completed first, 'for the good of the investigation.' Polish officials say the country is the target of espionage and hybrid war attacks initiated by Moscow that have grown more serious since Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The Internal Security Agency has detained 44 people on suspicion of espionage or sabotage for Russia or Belarus in Poland since the start of war. Among them are Russians, Belarusians, Ukrainians and Poles, Dobrzyński said.
