Poland Captures Russian Hitman Suspect in Plot to Kill US-Ukrainian Citizen
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Polish security services arrested a Russian national earlier this month in Warsaw, foiling an alleged plot to assassinate a US-Ukrainian citizen. The operation was carried out with assistance from US intelligence agencies, according to Polish authorities.
The suspect was detained without incident. Officials have not released the name of the suspect or the intended target, but confirmed that the alleged assassination plan was disrupted before it could be executed.
Polish prosecutors are now investigating the case, which is being treated as a serious international security matter. The US government has been informed of the arrest and is cooperating with the ongoing probe.
This is a developing story. More details are expected as the investigation unfolds.