Poland thwarts Russian plot to kill American citizen in Warsaw

Polish authorities successfully thwarted a Russian plot to assassinate a Ukrainian-American citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Thursday, August 13, 2026. This incident marks what Tusk described as the first instance of Russia attempting to target an American citizen on the territory of a NATO member nation. The targeted individual, identified only as a U.S. citizen of Ukrainian origin, was described as "uncomfortable for the Putin regime".

A Russian national, allegedly recruited by Russian secret services, was detained on August 7, 2026, in connection with the foiled plot. The operation was conducted through the cooperative efforts of Polish security services and U.S. intelligence agencies. Officials have not yet released further details regarding the identity of the suspect or the American citizen who was the target.