FSB Arrests Alleged Polish Intelligence Agents in Kaliningrad Region

Nov. 11, 2026 FSB Russia's FSB security service said it arrested two people it described as Polish intelligence agents for allegedly gathering information about military facilities in the western Kaliningrad region, Interfax reported on Wednesday. The FSB pressed espionage charges against the two individuals, according to a statement cited by Interfax. Espionage carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. It was not immediately clear whether the two arrested individuals were Polish, Russian or another nationality. The FSB said it had also warned seven Polish citizens and three Russian nationals over what it said were their contacts with the Polish security services. "The aforementioned Polish citizens have been barred from entering our country for an extended period," the FSB statement cited by Interfax read. A spokesperson for the Polish minister in charge of special services said he would not comment on statements posted online by Russian intelligence services. "On National Independence Day, I view them, in particular, as yet another provocation and an act of disinformation," the spokesman, Jacek Dobrzyński, wrote on X. Poland celebrates its Independence Day on Wednesday. The Kaliningrad region is a Russian exclave on the Baltic Sea that borders Poland and Lithuania. Reuters contributed reporting. Read more about: FSB , Poland , Kaliningrad , Espionage Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Russia Orders Closure of Polish Consulate in Kaliningrad Moscow said the closure was retaliation for what it called the “unjustified and hostile” shutdown of its consulate in the Polish city of Krakow. 2 Min read FSB Claims Jailed Russian-Born American Developed ‘Genetic Screening System’ for Pentagon Gene Spector was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday, though the nature of the espionage charges against him had not been made public. 2 Min read Russia Accuses Ex-Soldier of Helping Ukraine Organize Arson Attacks A former soldier in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad was accused of being paid by Ukrainian special services to recruit potential arsonists inside Russia... 1 Min read Poland Expels 45 Russian Diplomats for Espionage Russia's ambassador to Poland immediately dismissed the allegation.