The Russian embassy in Warsaw called the detention of a Russian in Poland part of a "spy mania campaign". The Russian diplomatic mission said it has not yet received an official notice of the detention of the 55-year-old citizen of the Russian Federation, and after receiving it will request consular access. The embassy also noted that an "anti-Russian spy mania campaign" has been ongoing in Poland for a long time, aiming to create a negative attitude towards Russia. The man was arrested on October 30 in the city of Świdnica. According to the Polish police, he photographed trains and railway infrastructure. The investigation suspects he works for foreign intelligence. The court detained the Russian for three months, and he faces at least five years in prison.

The Russian embassy in Warsaw called the detention of a Russian in Poland part of a "spy mania campaign". The Russian diplomatic mission said it has not yet received an official notice of the detention of the 55-year-old citizen of the Russian Federation, and after receiving it will request consular access. The embassy also noted that an "anti-Russian spy mania campaign" has been ongoing in Poland for a long time, aiming to create a negative attitude towards Russia. The man was arrested on October 30 in the city of Świdnica. According to the Polish police, he photographed trains and railway infrastructure. The investigation suspects he works for foreign intelligence. The court detained the Russian for three months, and he faces at least five years in prison.