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NewsWSVN 7 News 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 the soil of a member country.

Key Facts

  • Polish authorities detained a suspect on August 7 for allegedly plotting to kill a Ukrainian American citizen.
  • 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 targeted individual was described by Polish officials as a U.S. citizen of Ukrainian origin who was considered 'uncomfortable' for the Russian regime.
  • The Russian Foreign Ministry has not yet responded to requests for comment.

Who's Mentioned

personTomasz Siemoniak“Poland's minister overseeing intelligence services.”locationWarsaw“The city where the plot was intended to be carried out.”locationPoland“The country where the suspect was detained and the plot thwarted.”organizationNATO“The international alliance of which Poland is a member.”personDonald Tusk“Prime Minister of Poland who announced the thwarted plot.”organizationRussia“The state alleged to have ordered the attack.”