Russia’s FSB says it has detained a Swedish citizen who fought for Ukraine
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) says it has detained a Swedish citizen for illegally crossing the Russian border on Thursday. The security service alleged that he had previously taken part in fighting on the side of Ukraine in the ongoing war, according to a report by state-controlled news agency TASS, citing the FSB’s Public Relations Center. The detained Swedish citizen, who gave his…
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained a Swedish national for allegedly illegally entering the country and participating in fighting for Ukraine, reported state-controlled news agency TASS. The detainee, identified as Freddy Lindholm, claimed he signed a contract with the Ukrainian Aidar Battalion in Ternopil. He was apprehended in the Sebezh District of Russia's western Pskov Region.
The FSB alleges he planned attacks on military facilities in Russia, under the guise of joining the Russian Armed Forces. A criminal case has been initiated against him for border violation, and investigations are underway for charges of joining a terrorist organization and mercenary activities. The Aidar Battalion and the Ukrainian military have not commented on the allegations.
Lindholm's relatives reported to Swedish television that he had traveled to Ukraine multiple times and engaged in combat. Sweden's Foreign Ministry is investigating the reports of the detention, noting that consular notification is mandatory only if the detainee requests it under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. Swedish Embassy in Moscow has advised citizens to avoid traveling to Russia due to potential security issues.
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