Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Germany Arrests Two for Supporting Pro-Russian Groups
Germany arrested a Russian and a German person for helping pro-Russian groups in Ukraine.
They are accused of sending supplies, money, and even drones to these groups since 2016.
One person sent over 14,000 euros, and the other traveled to Ukraine to meet with the groups and give them the supplies.
The groups are called the People's Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, and they are considered terrorist organizations by Germany.
The arrests happened in a place called Brandenburg in Germany.
German federal prosecutors arrested a Russian and a German national in Brandenburg for supporting pro-Russian militia groups in eastern Ukraine.
The suspects allegedly organized deliveries of supplies, medical products, and drones to the People's Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk since 2016.
One suspect transferred over 14,000 euros, while the other traveled to the Donbass region for meetings and distribution of goods.
The groups are designated as foreign terrorist organizations by Germany.
The arrests highlight Germany's efforts to counter support for pro-Russian militias in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- Who
- A Russian and a German national
- What
- Arrested for supporting pro-Russian militia groups in eastern Ukraine
- When
- On Wednesday, January 21
- Where
- In the region of Brandenburg, Germany
- Why
- For allegedly organizing deliveries of supplies, medical products, and drones to pro-Russian militia groups in eastern Ukraine
- Suspects
- A Russian and a German national
- Location
- Brandenburg, Germany
- Charges
- Supporting foreign terrorist organizations
- Organizations Supported
- People's Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk
- Supplies Delivered
- Medical products, drones, and other supplies
- Financial Transfer
- Over 14,000 euros
- Time Frame
- Since 2016
- Region Involved
- Donbass, eastern Ukraine