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The Polish government arrested nine people from a Russian spy ring in connection to alleged sabotage plots, Prime Minister Donald Tusk told Polish media outlet TVN24. The suspects, who were Polish, Ukrainian, and Belarusian citizens, were implicated in acts of sabotage in Poland and other countries.
Acts of alleged sabotage included beatings, arson, and attempted arson. The group planned to target locations in Poland and Lithuania. In a separate incident, a Polish citizen was detained for offering to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelensky for Russia, leading to ongoing investigations in Poland and Ukraine.
Recent arrests in Germany, Austria, and Estonia also point to increased activity by Russian intelligence services in collaboration with individuals in different European countries. The joint efforts of Ukrainian and Polish law enforcement agencies highlight the importance of international cooperation in combating espionage and sabotage.