Russia arrests Swedish man it says planned 'terrorist acts' for Ukraine
The FSB said the man entered Russia under cover of joining the army and faces charges including illegal border crossing and mercenarism.
- On Thursday, The Federal Security Service arrested a 35-year-old Swedish citizen in the northwestern Pskov region for allegedly illegally crossing the border to plot 'sabotage and terrorism' attacks on military infrastructure.
- Russian authorities allege the man, identified as Freddy Lindholm of Stockholm, entered the country under the pretext of joining the Russian Armed Forces to conceal plans for sabotage at military facilities.
- In an FSB-released video, Lindholm said he joined the Ukrainian army's Aidar Battalion in Ternopil and trained in using FPV drones to commit 'terrorist attacks' and acts of sabotage.
- The Swedish Foreign Ministry confirmed awareness of media reports regarding the detention but stated it is not currently involved in the case; the Swedish Embassy in Moscow refused to comment.
- Since the start of the war, President Vladimir Putin has tasked the FSB with increasing vigilance against foreign spies, resulting in multiple Western citizen arrests throughout the conflict.
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'Planned terrorist acts on behalf of Ukraine': Russia arrests Swedish man, charges him with illegal border crossing
Russia’s FSB has detained a Swedish national accused of planning terrorist acts and sabotage for Ukraine. The agency claims he illegally crossed the border to execute these attacks on military facilities. Identified as Freddy Lindholm, he allegedly trained in drone operations after signing a contract with Ukraine’s army. His detention highlights Russian measures against foreign espionage amid ongoing tensions. The situation remains sensitive wit…
MOSCOW (AP) — A Swedish citizen accused of illegally crossing the Russian border has been arrested, according to Russia’s main internal security agency on Thursday.
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