Polish Security Service arrests 2 Ukrainian men on suspicion of inciting anti-Ukrainian sentiment at Russia's command

The Polish Internal Security Service (ABW) announced today (10th) the arrest of two Ukrainian men, who are suspected of engaging in espionage and sabotage activities for Russia, and investigations also confirmed that Russian intelligence agencies were behind the two men.

Reuters reported that the Internal Security Service said in a statement: "According to the Internal Security Service's investigation, the suspect performed tasks for Russian intelligence services, which included the reconnaissance of critical infrastructure and military installations across the country."

"The prosecutors have charged the two detainees with espionage activities against the Republic of Poland on behalf of foreign intelligence services and acts of sabotage," the statement added.

"The investigation has established that these acts of sabotage were ordered by Russian intelligence services and aimed at fomenting anti-Ukrainian sentiment," Polish prosecutors said in a separate statement.

Investigators pointed out that part of the reward for the two Ukrainian men's tasks was paid in the form of cryptocurrency, and that the two men also changed their license plates to resemble those of the Ukrainian military and then set fire to the car.

If the charges are true, the two will face sentences ranging from 10 years to life imprisonment.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Poland has repeatedly accused Russia and Belarus of launching hybrid wars against Poland, including sabotage, cyber attacks, spreading false news, etc., but Russia has always denied the accusations.