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Poland Warns Ukrainians: Beware of Russian Spy Recruitment

10/29/2025

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Polish special services warned Ukrainian refugees about Russian intelligence recruitment via online platforms.
Tomasz Siemoniak, the coordinator of special services, urged Ukrainians not to engage for financial gain, warning of imprisonment.
Siemoniak described these recruits as disposable agents lacking training and care from their handlers.
Two Ukrainian citizens were detained for alleged intelligence gathering, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed eight espionage arrests including three Ukrainians.

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Polish special services warned Ukrainian refugees about Russian intelligence recruitment via online platforms.
Tomasz Siemoniak, the coordinator of special services, urged Ukrainians not to engage for financial gain, warning of imprisonment.
Siemoniak described these recruits as disposable agents lacking training and care from their handlers.
Two Ukrainian citizens were detained for alleged intelligence gathering, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed eight espionage arrests including three Ukrainians.