Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Belarus Arrests Polish National on Espionage Charges
Belarus has arrested a Polish man, accusing him of spying.
Authorities say he had a document related to the upcoming Zapad-25 military exercises with Russia.
He also had cash and a SIM card registered to someone else.
Video allegedly shows him receiving the document.
Belarus claims he tried to recruit a Belarusian citizen.
Poland says this is a provocation and will respond.
Tensions are high between Belarus and Poland due to Belarus's support of Russia.
The Zapad exercises are watched closely by Western countries.
A Polish national was arrested in Belarus on espionage charges.
The arrest happened in Lepel, Belarus.
The Polish suspect had documents related to the Zapad-25 exercises.
Belarus claims the suspect was attempting to recruit a Belarusian citizen.
Poland has responded to the arrest as a provocation.
- Who
- A Polish national and a Belarusian national
- What
- The Polish national was arrested on suspicion of espionage.
- When
- Before the Zapad-25 exercises.
- Where
- Lepel, Belarus.
- Why
- Obtaining secret military documents and recruiting a Belarusian citizen.
- Detainee
- Polish national
- Accusation
- Espionage
- Location
- Lepel, Belarus
- Evidence
- Zapad-25 document, cash, SIM card
- Co-detainee
- Belarusian national
- Response
- Poland will react