FSB detains a Swedish citizen in Pskov region, accusing him of fighting for Ukraine and planning sabotage
Place: Pskov regionRegion: Other regions of Russiaautomatic summary
Where the versions diverge
The accusations come from the FSB; the Ukrainian side does not comment in the sample, and there is no independent confirmation.
What Russia reports
automatic summary The FSB said the detainee crossed the border from a neighbouring state, had served under contract in the Ukrainian army and came to commit sabotage. Interfax reports that the Swedish government will look into the incident via its embassy in Moscow, while the Swedish foreign ministry is not currently handling the case.
“Правительство Швеции через посольство в Москве проведет расследование инцидента с задержанием в России гражданина этой страны”
- Правительство Швеции расследует инцидент с задержанным в России шведом — Interfax, 15 October, 10:51
- В Псковской области задержан подданный Швеции, воевавший за ВСУ и прибывший для совершения диверсий — Interfax, 15 October, 08:50
What Ukraine reports
no reports found
What independent sources report
automatic summary DW writes that the 35-year-old Swede has been charged with illegally entering the country and may face terrorism charges; Russia claims it has documents showing he commanded a Ukrainian unit. The Moscow Times, citing an FSB video, writes that the detainee identified himself as 35-year-old Freddy Lindholm and spoke of a contract with the Aidar battalion signed in Ternopil; the Swedish Foreign Ministry said it was aware of media reports but was not involved in the case.
“has been charged with illegally entering the country and may face additional terrorism charges”
“In the interrogation video, Lindholm said he had signed a military contract with the Aidar battalion”
“The Swedish Foreign Ministry said it was aware of media reports about the detention, but was not currently involved in the case.”
- Russia arrests Swedish national, claims he's Ukraine fighter — DW, 15 October, 17:27
- FSB Arrests Swede in Pskov Region Over Border Crossing and Sabotage Allegations — The Moscow Times, 15 October, 10:54
Confirmation
Confirmation: confirmed by independent sources
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