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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 7:10 PM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 5:12 AM ET
Russia's FSB says it arrested Swedish man
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Russia's Federal Security Service said it arrested a Swedish citizen in the northwestern Pskov region on charges of illegally crossing the border. The FSB did not identify him. The agency also said he had previously served with a military drone unit in Ukraine and fought against Russia.
WHO: Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB)
WHAT: The FSB said it arrested a Swedish citizen on charges of illegally crossing Russia's border.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Pskov region, Russia
WHY: The FSB said the arrest was on charges of illegally crossing the border.
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