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European nations are reinforcing their monitoring systems in light of Russia's escalating acts of subversion. Reports confirm that intelligence agencies across Europe are on high alert, tracking various acts of sabotage orchestrated by Russia through intermediaries. Poland, specifically, is actively pursuing legal measures against individuals suspected of conducting subversion on its soil. Recent arrests in Poland highlight a network of saboteurs, with links to the Russian Federation, involved in railway sabotage and espionage. These events underline the persistent threat of subversion and espionage activities, compelling European countries to ramp up security measures to protect critical infrastructures from further disruptions.

How is Europe responding to Russia's acts of subversion?

Europe is intensifying surveillance and security measures to counteract Russia's acts of subversion. Intelligence agencies are actively monitoring suspicious activities, especially after incidents of sabotage were linked to Russian intermediaries. European nations are determined to safeguard critical infrastructures from these threats.

What actions has Poland taken against suspected saboteurs?

Poland has issued Interpol arrest warrants for individuals suspected of participating in sabotage, particularly on Polish railways. The Polish legal system is actively pursuing these cases, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy towards acts of subversion on its territory.

What evidence is there of Russian involvement in sabotage activities?

Multiple investigations have revealed links between acts of sabotage in Europe and Russian special services. In Poland, suspects were found in possession of Russian passports, strengthening the evidence of Russian orchestration behind these acts of subversion.

Why is sabotage considered a significant threat to European security?

Sabotage poses a critical threat to European security as it disrupts essential infrastructure, such as railways and energy networks. These disruptions not only affect citizens' daily lives but also compromise national security and economic stability, necessitating a robust response from governments across the continent.

How has the European Union reacted to increased sabotage threats?

The European Union has expressed concern over the rising security threats posed by sabotage acts, particularly those with ties to Russia. EU leaders are evaluating possible sanctions and increased security collaboration to mitigate these threats and protect member states' infrastructures.

What measures are being taken by Polish authorities to prevent future subversion acts?

Polish authorities are enhancing security protocols and collaborating with international partners to prevent future subversion acts. This includes monitoring key infrastructure, increasing intelligence sharing, and reinforcing legal frameworks to deter and penalize sabotage activities effectively.

Are there any recent developments in Polish-Russian diplomatic relations due to espionage activities?

In the wake of multiple espionage and sabotage incidents, Poland has decided to close the last remaining Russian consulate within its borders. This move marks a significant step in Polish-Russian diplomatic relations, reflecting rising tensions and Poland's firm stance against interference in its national affairs.

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Germany Ukrainian man extradited from Switzerland has been arrested in Germany in connection with sabotage on railway, - Welt In Germany, a Ukrainian citizen who was extradited from Switzerland and accused of planning sabotage on the railway on behalf of Russia was taken into custody. 1 919 14 Previously in trend: Russia’s recruitment of Ukrainians for sabotage

eu European intelligence agencies are monitoring Russia’s preparations for sabotage, - FT Europe is taking a more serious view of the wave of "minor" acts of sabotage that Russia is carrying out through intermediaries and criminal groups. 1 422 8 Previously in trend: Russian subversions in EU Threat of Russian agression to EU

Poland issues Interpol arrest warrants for two Ukrainians Poland issues Interpol arrest warrants for two Ukrainian suspects in sabotage cases Poland has submitted requests for Interpol red notices for the arrest of Ukrainian citizens Yevhenii Ivanov and Oleksandr Kononov, who are suspected of sabotage on the Polish railway, espionage, and activities on behalf of Russian special services. 1 835 23 Previously in trend: Subversion in Poland and Lithuania Russian subversions in EU

railway 46 Russian passports found on detained Ukrainian involved in railway sabotage in Poland One of the four Ukrainians detained in Poland on suspicion of involvement in sabotage on the railway was carrying 46 Russian passports and other documents issued by the Russian Federation. 6 152 23 Previously in trend: Subversion in Poland and Lithuania Russian subversions in EU

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski Poland to close last Russian consulate after railway sabotage - Sikorski Poland has decided to close Russia's consulate in Gdańsk, the last one that continued to operate in the country after the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation. 1 679 7 Previously in trend: Subversion in Poland and Lithuania Russian subversions in EU

Unknown people sabotaged a railway in Poland Railway sabotage in Poland: four more possible accomplices identified Polish investigators suspect four more Ukrainian citizens of involvement in sabotage on the railway between Warsaw and Lublin. 3 852 19 Previously in trend: Subversion in Poland and Lithuania Russian subversions in EU

Sabotage on Polish railway: two Ukrainians detained Two Ukrainians who worked for Russian special services were involved in sabotage on Polish railway, says Tusk Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that two Ukrainian citizens were responsible for the sabotage on the Polish railway. 5 636 34 Previously in trend: Subversion in Poland and Lithuania

Unknown persons carried out sabotage on the railway in Poland Railway bombing in Poland: all clues point to Russia, - Kosiniak-Kamysz The explosion on the railway track near Mika is being investigated as an element of hybrid warfare. The Polish army and special services are monitoring the infrastructure, and video footage and remote connections to the explosives are being examined. 1 530 6 Previously in trend: Subversion in Poland and Lithuania Russian subversions in EU

Ursula von der Leyen at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 Von der Leyen: Threats to European security are growing after sabotage in Poland European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that security threats in Europe are real and continue to grow. This was her response to the sabotage on the railway in Poland. 1 553 9 Previously in trend: Russian subversions in EU

Ukraine and Poland are engaged in a "constructive historical dialogue" on the exhumation of victims of the Volyn tragedy Poland has confirmed its unconditional support for Ukraine despite sabotage on railway, - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Poland will continue to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, despite sabotage on the country's railway infrastructure. 1 027 4 Previously in trend: Russian subversions in EU

Saboteurs set fire to a Russian Railways locomotive Enemy logistics on fire: "Freedom of Russia" resistance movement has burned dozens of locomotives in Russian Federation. VIDEO The "Freedom of Russia" resistance movement against the Kremlin regime carried out a large-scale operation to disable enemy railway logistics. The rebels attacked warehouses and locomotives used to transport weapons, ammunition and equipment. 6 036 9

Tusk on the threat posed by Russia to the West Tusk on detention of suspects in preparation of sabotage: All traces lead to East Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, commenting on the arrest of a large group of individuals suspected of preparing acts of sabotage, said that all clues point to the East. 2 891 15 Previously in trend: Russian subversions in EU

The tracks were blown up by unknown persons in Russia: Military cargo derailed Train with military cargo derailed in Leningrad region of Russia - media This morning, on the Stroganovo-Mshinskaya railway section in the Leningrad region of the Russian Federation, unknown partisans blew up the tracks, causing a locomotive and carriages carrying military cargo to derail. 5 509 11 Previously in trend: Explosions in Russia

Czech Republic Russia has tripled number of sabotage attacks on Europe’s critical infrastructure since 2023, - Czech Interior Ministry The number of Russian sabotage attacks in Europe targeting critical infrastructure has almost tripled since 2023. 848 5 Previously in trend: Russian subversions in EU

Five Russian agents have been detained On enemy orders, they were engaged in arson and sabotage: five Russian agents, including teenagers aged 14-17, detained, - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence and the National Police detained five accomplices of the aggressor country who committed sabotage and prepared terrorist attacks in different regions of Ukraine. 2 569 16 Previously in trend: Recruited FSB agents

Sabotage attacks targeting the military Decline in sabotage attacks against military recorded in Ukraine - Niebytov Police record decline in sabotage attacks against the military in Ukraine, including vehicle arsons 467 1 Previously in trend: burning military cars

Georgian Legion fighter Demetre Darchia killed in sabotage attack Sabotage took place at base of "Georgian Legion", fighter Demetre Darchia was killed On Thursday, 12 June, a fighter of "Georgian National Legion" Demetre Darchia was killed as a result of an enemy sabotage act committed in the unit's location. 14 286 13 Previously in trend: Losses of Georgian legion

Saboteurs planned attacks near military enlistment offices in Dnipro and Stryi – what is known SSU detains Russian agents plotting bombings near TCR in Dnipro and Stryi. PHOTOS The SBU CI has prevented a series of terrorist attacks planned by Russian special services in the Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv regions. 3 235 17 Previously in trend: explosions in TCR

Fire in a shopping center in Poland Poland accuses two Ukrainians of involvement in arson attack on shopping center in Warsaw Today, on May 12, 2025, the Polish prosecutor's office has indicted two Ukrainian citizens. They are suspected of involvement in the arson attack on a shopping center in Warsaw that took place a year ago. 4 951 23 Previously in trend: Russian subversions in EU

Teenage FSB agents Four teenagers will be tried for sabotage, arson and obstruction of lawful activities of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kharkiv region. PHOTOS Four teenagers, ordered by Russian curators, committed sabotage on the railway, arson of a Ukrainian military vehicle and a village council building in Berestyn district of Kharkiv region. 2 220 9 Previously in trend: Recruitment of Ukrainian teenagers by Russia

An enemy Su-30SM aircraft is destroyed in Russia Su-30SM fighter jet burns down at Russian airfield in Rostov – DIU. VIDEO At the airfield in Rostov-on-Don, saboteurs destroyed a Russian Su-30SM fighter jet worth $50 million. 11 419 31 Previously in trend: Destruction of enemy’s helicopters

Fire in Arkhangelsk. 4 vehicles of Russian security forces destroyed Unidentified persons destroyed 4 vehicles of security forces in Arkhangelsk, Russia - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO In Arkhangelsk, Russia, a fire broke out on the territory of the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. 3 178 10

Russia has been organizing parcel bombings abroad Sex toys and cosmetics with explosives: Russian Federation staged parcel bombings in UK, Germany and Poland - Reuters Russia's intelligence services organized explosions at warehouses in the UK, Germany, and Poland using parcels containing sex toys and cosmetics with explosives. Ukrainians were involved in such sabotage, among other things. 7 095 18 Previously in trend: Russian subversions in EU

eu,duty Russia has stepped up subversive activities in Europe to help Ukraine - NYT Over the past two years, Russia has significantly intensified sabotage against European countries that support Ukraine. 1 341 5 Previously in trend: Russian subversions in EU

DIU arranged explosion of goggles of Russian FPV operators Series of bombings of FPV goggles in Russian army: Media report on operation of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine In the Russian army, there have been cases of explosions of goggles for FPV drones during their use by pilots. It was an operation of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. 8 607 30

Russia has created a spy department Russia has created spy department for sabotage across Europe - WSJ Russia has created a new shadowy spy unit that targets the West: its operations have included assassination attempts, sabotage, and conspiracies to plant incendiary devices on airplanes. 3 861 25

Young men tried to derail freight train in Odesa region Two young men tried to derail freight train in Odesa region - SSU. PHOTOS Two Russian agents tried to derail a freight train in Odesa region. 4 814 38

kallas, kaya EU may impose sanctions against Russia for malicious activities in space, - Kallas The European Union may impose sanctions against Russia for malicious activities in outer space, including jamming the GPS signal. 1 075 3

Unknown saboteurs burn down communication towers near Krasnodar Unknown saboteurs burned down communication towers near Krasnodar, Russia - Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO On the night of 17 January, unknown saboteurs burned down communication towers near Krasnodar in the Russian Federation. 4 859 15

war Ukrainian defenders eliminate Russian subversive group in Kursk region. VIDEO Ukrainian servicemen of the 225th Assault Battalion, part of the Pentagon unit, noted significant changes in the enemy's actions in the Kursk region. In particular, according to their observations, the use of enemy armoured vehicles has decreased. 11 408 3 Previously in trend: War

Ternopil region SSU detains group of arsonists, who performed Russian tasks in Ternopil region. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police detained two men who were recruited by Russian special services to commit arson attacks on administrative buildings, transformer substations and railway relay cabinets, as well as to organise explosions on railway tracks in western Ukraine. 6 543 23

Диверсанти підпалили релейні шафи на Московській залізниці Saboteurs set fire to relay cabinets at Moscow railway. VIDEO On the morning of 1 November, unknown persons set fire to relay cabinets on the Kazan direction of the Moscow railway. 5 396 14

СБУ затримала 5 підпалювачів у трьох областях України UZ relay cabinets were set on fire by order of Russian Federation: 5 saboteurs were detained in three regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police detained five more accomplices of Russian special services who committed arsons in Kyiv, Vinnytsia, and Sumy regions. 2 876 54

Затримано палія об’єктів Укрзалізниці SSU detains Russian agent who set fire to Ukrzaliznytsia facilities in Poltava region. PHOTO The SSU and the National Police detained a Russian accomplice in Poltava region who was preparing a series of arson attacks on strategic Ukrzaliznytsia facilities. 2 916 12

Затримано агентурну групу ФСБ FSB agent group that "hunted" building of TCRSS and oil depot in Kirovohrad region was detained - SSU. PHOTO In Kropyvnytskyi, two FSB agents were detained who were adjusting air strikes on the city and preparing a series of sabotage attacks. In addition, they were monitoring the locations of the Defence Forces and the addresses of the TCRSS's offices. 5 199 12

СБУ викрила агентуру елітного підрозділу ФСБ РФ у Києві They prepared murder of journalist Gordon: SSU CI exposes agents of Russia’s elite FSS unit in Kyiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS The SSU CI exposed in Kyiv an agent network of the Russian FSS's Department of Counterintelligence Operations. 31 887 188

СБУ затримала агентів ГРУ в Києві They were planning to set fire to power substations and vehicles of Armed Forces of Ukraine: SSU detains Russian MID agents in Kyiv. PHOTOS SSU CI foiled another attempt by Russia to set up its own agent groups in Kyiv, Poltava and Chernihiv. As a result of a special operation in the capital, a senior agent (resident) of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces and one of his associates were detained. 8 903 38

Підпалювачі об’єктів Укрзалізниці на Черкащині та Харківщині They set fire to Ukrzaliznytsia relay cabinets in Kharkiv and Cherkasy regions: 4 Russian agents are detained. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police detained four more Russian intelligence agents who committed arson attacks on Ukrzaliznytsia facilities in Kharkiv and Cherkasy regions. 5 051 16

одещина They were setting fire to railroad relay cabinets by order of Russian Federation: Group of young men was detained in Odesa region, they face life imprisonment. PHOTOS Two 18-year-old boys and their 15-year-old accomplice were setting fire to relay cabinets in the Odesa region. 8 059 52

фінляндія Efforts of Russian Federation in Europe are currently aimed at preventing military support of Ukraine - Finnish special service The Finnish Security Police (Supo) believe that currently, the main goal of the Russian Federation is to prevent European countries from supporting Ukraine. 1 012 3

На Чернігівщині затримано диверсантів, які підпалювали об’єкт Укрзалізниці Saboteurs who set fire to Ukrzaliznytsia facility were detained in Chernihiv region - SSU. PHOTOS A sabotage group was detained in the Chernihiv region that was trying to destroy Ukrzaliznytsia facilities on the orders of Russian special services. 5 238 31 Previously in trend: War

Російського диверсанта, який намагався спалити трансформатори Укрзалізниці, затримано на Одещині Russian saboteur detained in Odesa after attempted arson on "Ukrzaliznytsia" transformers, - SSU. PHOTO A saboteur of the military intelligence of the Russian Federation was arrested in Odesa, who was preparing a number of arsons at the facilities of "Ukrzaliznytsia". 2 226 8 Previously in trend: War

СБУ затримала російського диверсанта на Черкащині Russian saboteur who set fire to electric substations in Cherkasy region was detained - SSU. PHOTO The SSU detained a saboteur who, on the instructions of Russian intelligence, committed a series of arson attacks on energy facilities in the Cherkasy region. 7 214 24

СБУ викрила російського агента ФСБ РФ в Одесі SSU detains FSS agent who "hunted" for Ukrzaliznytsia relay cabinets and adjusted Russian strikes on Odesa. PHOTO The SSU detained an FSS agent operating in Odesa region. The offender was carrying out Russian tasks in two areas of reconnaissance and subversive activities: fire adjustment and arson. 3 510 18 Previously in trend: War

СБУ затримала диверсантів ФСБ на Харківщині та Рівненщині Relay cabinets at Ukrzaliznytsia facilities were set on fire by order of the FSS: SSU detains three saboteurs. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine detained three FSS saboteurs as a result of special operations in Kharkiv and Rivne regions. The criminals set fire to relay cabinets on railway tracks in both regions. 8 255 12

Єнс Столтенберг Stoltenberg: NATO to act tougher against Russian spies in response to sabotage NATO countries will take tough measures against Russian spies in the Alliance in response to the Kremlin's campaign of hostile activities in the form of sabotage and cyberattacks. 806 3

Кремль готує диверсії Russian intelligence organises sabotage in Europe to disrupt arms shipments to Ukraine - NYT Western allies’ intelligence agencies have noticed an increase in the number of minor sabotage operations in Europe, which they say are part of a Russian campaign to undermine support for Ukraine’s military efforts. 5 905 11 World

сбу SSU conducts counter-intelligence activities in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, the main locations are Sofiyska and Mykhailivska squares. PHOTOS In the morning of 1 May 2024, the SBU conducts planned counterintelligence (security) measures in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv. 8 670 17 Kyiv News

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