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Poland Sends Ukrainian Teen Accused of Recruiting for Russia

10/7/2025

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Poland transferred a 16-year-old Ukrainian to Ukraine, accused of aiding Russian operatives in recruiting attackers.
The teen allegedly used Telegram to recruit youths, including two 15-year-olds, for attacks in Ukraine.
In December 2024, some recruits detonated explosives in Kharkiv and Odessa; Ukraine alerted Poland to the boy’s ties to Russian intelligence.

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Poland transferred a 16-year-old Ukrainian to Ukraine, accused of aiding Russian operatives in recruiting attackers.
The teen allegedly used Telegram to recruit youths, including two 15-year-olds, for attacks in Ukraine.
In December 2024, some recruits detonated explosives in Kharkiv and Odessa; Ukraine alerted Poland to the boy’s ties to Russian intelligence.