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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade

Polish authorities thwart Russian plot to kill U.S. citizen in Warsaw

Polish officials intercepted a plot allegedly directed by Russian secret services to assassinate a Ukrainian American citizen in Warsaw. A suspect recruited by Russian intelligence was detained on August 7 following a joint operation with U.S. services.

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Why It Matters

This incident marks the first reported instance of a Russian-ordered attack against an American citizen on territory, involving international intelligence cooperation.

Key Facts

  • Polish authorities detained a suspect on August 7 for allegedly plotting to kill a U.S. citizen.
  • The target was a U.S. citizen of Ukrainian origin described as uncomfortable for the Putin regime.
  • The operation was conducted in cooperation with U.S. intelligence services.
  • Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated this is the first time a Russian-ordered attack on an American citizen has occurred on NATO territory.
  • The Russian Foreign Ministry has not provided a comment on the allegations.

Who's Mentioned

personTomasz Siemoniak“Poland's minister overseeing intelligence services”locationWarsaw“Location of the thwarted plot”locationPoland“Country where the plot was intercepted”organizationNATO“International alliance territory where the plot occurred”personDonald Tusk“Prime Minister of Poland who announced the thwarted plot”organizationRussia“Alleged orchestrator of the plot”