Russian FSB: Swede arrested at the border

In a statement, the FSB states that the Swede was arrested in the Sebezhsky district of the Pskov region. He allegedly pretended to be on his way into the country to join the Russian armed forces, according to the reports.

The Swede is accused of having been about to commit acts of sabotage and terrorism at military facilities," writes Russian Tass with reference to the FSB.

The Swede is said to have been a group leader within a battalion for unmanned aerial vehicles within the Ukrainian army.

"There are documents confirming his participation in combat operations against our country as part of the Ukrainian armed forces," the security service writes.

An investigation has been launched against the Swede regarding illegal crossing of the Russian border. A decision is about to be made if the Swede should also be served with suspicion of organizing terrorist activities and participation in such activities as well as suspicion of contract work.

DN seeks the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.