Russia arrests Swedish national, claims he's Ukraine fighter
Russian intelligence agents have arrested a Swedish man they say led a Ukrainian drone unit.
DW reports: Russian intelligence agents have arrested a Swedish man they say led a Ukrainian drone unit.
He was detained at Russia's western border and is accused of planning acts of terrorism and sabotage.
This world story centres on Russia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Swedish, Ukraine and Russian.
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