Russia detained a Swedish citizen accused of fighting for Ukraine and plotting sabotage
Russia's FSB arrested a Swedish citizen in the western Pskov region, saying he had served in a Ukrainian military drone unit and planned to sabotage Russian military sites.
- Russia's FSB detained a Swedish citizen in the western Pskov region.
- The FSB said the man previously served in a Ukrainian military drone unit and claimed he intended to commit sabotage at Russian military facilities.
- The FSB charged a 35-year-old man with illegally crossing the border.
- The Swedish Foreign Ministry acknowledged media reports regarding the detention but said it is not currently handling the matter.
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