Poland exposes spy network that spread pro-russian propaganda about Ukraine and the EU
Kyiv • UNN
Polish law enforcement officers exposed a russian spy network that organized pro-russian initiatives and media campaigns in the EU to discredit Ukraine and EU institutions and weaken Poland's international position.
Polish law enforcement officers have exposed a spy network that organized pro-russian initiatives and media campaigns in the EU against EU states and bodies, as well as against Ukraine. This was reported by UNN with reference to PAP.
Details
It is noted that the Internal Security Agency (ABW) conducted searches in Warsaw and Tychy as part of an investigation into espionage activities in favor of russia.
During the ABW operation, 48,500 euros and 36,000 dollars were seized. In addition to the searches, the first interrogations of the persons involved in the case took place.
It is noted that the operation was the result of international cooperation between the agency and a number of European services, in particular, coordinated with partners from the Czech Republic.
As a result, activities aimed at organizing pro-russian initiatives and media campaigns in the EU were documented. The aim was to realize the Kremlin's foreign policy goals, including weakening the position of the Republic of Poland in the international arena, discrediting Ukraine and the image of EU institutions
Previously, the international website voice-of-europe.eu was launched for this purpose , which published articles, statements, comments or interviews with a biased, pro-russian overtone.
Addendum
The ABW also stated that the actions "are also the result of an investigation concluded on January 19, 2024 with an indictment, during which evidence was collected against a Polish citizen suspected of spying for the russian special services.
Law enforcement officers explained that man was among Polish and European parliamentarians and performed tasks ordered and funded by representatives of russian intelligence.
These tasks included propaganda, disinformation, and political provocations. Their goal was to create russian spheres of influence in Europe
Recall
In January, Polish law enforcement officers detained a Belarusian citizenaccused of espionage.
