Poland thwarted a Russian plot to assassinate a Ukrainian-American citizen in Warsaw. The suspect, allegedly recruited by Russia's secret services, was arrested on August 7, 2026. This operation involved cooperation between Polish and U.S. intelligence services. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated this was the first known instance of Russia ordering an attack on an American citizen on the territory of a NATO country. The victim was described as 'uncomfortable for the Putin regime.' The broader context includes Russia's increased targeting of foreign supporters of Ukraine and political opponents abroad, with multiple disrupted and successful assassination attempts linked to Russia in Europe since the 2000s. Poland and other European countries have disrupted several plots against individuals supporting Ukraine or critical of Putin, underlining a politically authorized campaign by Russia.

Poland thwarted a Russian plot to assassinate a Ukrainian-American citizen in Warsaw. The suspect, allegedly recruited by Russia's secret services, was arrested on August 7, 2026. This operation involved cooperation between Polish and U.S. intelligence services. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated this was the first known instance of Russia ordering an attack on an American citizen on the territory of a NATO country. The victim was described as 'uncomfortable for the Putin regime.' The broader context includes Russia's increased targeting of foreign supporters of Ukraine and political opponents abroad, with multiple disrupted and successful assassination attempts linked to Russia in Europe since the 2000s. Poland and other European countries have disrupted several plots against individuals supporting Ukraine or critical of Putin, underlining a politically authorized campaign by Russia.