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NewsWPLG Local 10August 13, 2026Miami-Dade

Polish Prime Minister reports thwarted Russian plot to kill U.S. citizen in Warsaw

Polish authorities prevented a planned assassination attempt against a Ukrainian American citizen in Warsaw. The Polish Prime Minister stated this marks the first known instance of a Russian-ordered attack targeting a U.S. citizen within the territory of a NATO member nation.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights a significant escalation in international security concerns regarding the safety of U.S. citizens abroad and the operational reach of Russian intelligence within territory.

Key Facts

  • Polish authorities successfully thwarted a Russian-ordered plot to kill a Ukrainian American citizen in Warsaw.
  • The Polish Prime Minister identified this as the first instance of a Russian-ordered attack on a U.S. citizen within a NATO country.
  • The announcement was made publicly on Thursday.

Who's Mentioned

personVladimir Putin“President of Russia”personTomasz Siemoniak“Poland's minister overseeing intelligence services”locationWarsaw“Capital of Poland where the plot was thwarted”locationPoland“The country where the plot was thwarted.”organizationU.S. State Department“U.S. government agency aware of the reports”organizationNATO“Military alliance of which Poland is a member”personDonald Tusk“Prime Minister of Poland”organizationRussia“The entity alleged to have ordered the assassination plot.”