Russia arrests Swedish national, claims he's Ukraine fighter
Russian intelligence agents have arrested a Swedish man they say led a Ukrainian drone unit. He was detained at Russia's western border and is accused of planning acts of terrorism and sabotage.
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced the arrest of a Swedish national, claiming he fought for Ukraine. The 35-year-old man was detained near Pskov on Russia's western border and faces charges of illegal entry and potential terrorism charges. Russian authorities allege the man led a Ukrainian drone unit and may have organized terror attacks on behalf of Ukraine or Western intelligence services.
The FSB released a video purportedly showing the man confessing to entering Russia to commit terrorist attacks and sabotage, claiming he signed a contract with Ukraine's Defense Ministry and received drone training. However, these claims cannot be substantiated, and the Swedish Foreign Ministry has stated it is aware of the situation but not involved.
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