Russia arrests Swedish national, claims he's Ukraine fighter

DW15 October 2026, 15:27 UTCRussia

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.

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