Coverage dated October 21, 2026

Russia says it has detained a German who faces charges for serving in Ukrainian army

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Russia's top domestic security agency says it has detained a German national who is alleged to have served in the Ukrainian army. The Federal Security Service, or FSB, made the announcement without providing the man's name or details about his arrest.

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    Russia's top domestic security agency says it has detained a German national who is alleged to have served in the Ukrainian army. The Federal Security Service, or FSB, made the announcement without providing the man's name or details about his arrest.

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