WARSAW, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Poland has detained a Belarusian man on suspicion of conducting espionage on behalf of Minsk's military intelligence, prosecutors said on Monday, as Warsaw warns of Russian
Poland Arrests Belarusian Suspected of Spying on Behalf of Minsk
Detention Announced in Warsaw
Security Case and Regional Implications
WARSAW, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Poland has detained a Belarusian man on suspicion of conducting espionage on behalf of Minsk's military intelligence, prosecutors said on Monday, as Warsaw warns of Russian and Belarusian attempts to destabilise countries backing Ukraine.
Poland–Belarus Relations Since 2022
Already strained relations between Warsaw and Minsk have sunk to new lows since Belarus' ally, Russia, invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
Suspect Identity and Detention Term
The man, identified only as Pavlov T. under Polish privacy laws, has been detained for three months and faces at least five years in prison if convicted, prosecutors said in a statement.
Intelligence Gathering Across NATO Allies
He has been charged with gathering intelligence for Minsk in NATO allies Poland, Germany and Lithuania. His activities include reconnaissance of critical infrastructure, including facilities important for the defence of Poland and NATO, the prosecutors said.
Embassy Response
The Belarusian embassy in Warsaw did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.
Reporting and Editing Credits
(Reporting by Anna Koper; Editing by Gareth Jones)
