They are accused of spreading disinformation, preparing acts of sabotage, and carrying out reconnaissance of NATO troops.

The ABW also pointed to a range of other threats, including espionage by China and the radicalisation of Poland's youth.

Prosecutors have charged a soldier from Poland’s Territorial Defence Force (WOT), a volunteer reserve force, with espionage. According to a media investigation, the suspect was active in a far-right group and was seeking to spy on behalf of Russia. In statements released on Thursday, both WOT and the district prosecutor’s office in the city of […]

The suspects, both aged in their early 20s, could face up to 15 years in prison.

The two suspects deny the charges, but if found guilty, they could face up to three years in prison.