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Relations between Russia and countries once in the Soviet sphere
of influence have long been fraught, but the invasion of Ukraine
has increased suspicion about Moscow's intentions.
The man had been living in Poland for 18 years and carrying out
business activity. He was detained on April 6 and will be held
in custody for three months, the spokesperson said in a
statement.
"The evidence gathered by the Military Counterintelligence
Service indicates that the man, instructed by the Russian
special services, collected information concerning the military
readiness of the Polish Armed Forces and of NATO troops," he
added.
In March, Poland expelled 45 Russian diplomats suspected of
working for Russian intelligence, and Moscow retaliated by
expelling 45 Polish diplomats this month.
(Reporting by Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk; Editing by William
Maclean)
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