Poland Thwarts Russian Plot to Kill American in Warsaw

On August 13, 2026, Polish authorities announced they had thwarted a Russian plot to assassinate an American citizen in Warsaw. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said a Russian national was arrested for allegedly being hired by the Kremlin to carry out the killing. The intended victim is described as a Ukrainian-American citizen. The arrest was made before the plot could be executed, according to Tusk. The incident underscores ongoing tensions between Poland and Russia over covert operations.